A company is being criticized for allegedly selling AI-generated content for a lot of money. In reality, the work is supposed to be done by real peoplewho are paid very poorly.While sources criticize the poor conditions, the company denies the allegations.
But now sources report that the tasks were actually taken over by poorly paid employees. MeinMMO explains what the allegations are about.
Company hired 3D artists for quality control
What products are involved? The company claims that its AI model transforms 2D data into 3D models, which can then be used for games or other products. The company offers various subscriptions to finance its 3D models:
For $150 a month, subscribers get 10 models.
For $300, there are already 20 models per month.
From $1,000 a month, you get an unlimited number of 3D objects plus direct support from an employee.
They claimed that this content is generated entirely by an AI, and that no human is involved.
What is the problem? Other sources report, according to Techspot.com, that the company does not have the 3D models made by the AI at all. Instead, real artists are said to be behind it, who develop the models by hand and receive between $1 and $4 per model.
The company claims that they only hired 3D artists a year ago to train the algorithm. However, sources say that some artists only get to see the original 2D image before creating a 3D model from scratch. That has little to do with training.
What is the truth behind all this? Overall, the situation remains quite opaque. There is no real statement from the company admitting the problems, and no employee has so far confirmed the allegations against the company.
So far, there has also been no public demonstration of the in-house AI model. Therefore, it is impossible for outsiders to know exactly how good the company’s AI model is, but according to sources, some results are simply unusable.
Layoffs due to AI: In other areas, artificial intelligence has become so advanced that some companies are laying off entire teams to replace them with AI. You can read more about this on MeinMMO:
Macabre solutions are sometimes the best in Baldur’s Gate 3. With the body of a dead girl, you can easily overcome the toughest boss fights.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are few limits to creativity when solving problems. One can also happily throw morality and decency out the window – because even the strangest things can be misused as weapons and problem-solving approaches. Especially macabre is a player who shares his story on Reddit. He explains how he trivialized one of the hardest fights with the corpse of a dead girl.
Spoiler warning: This article contains some details from Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate.
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What kind of corpse is this? If you take care of Astarion’s questline and visit Cazador’s palace, you will face some tricky puzzles and encounter strange events. One of them is a dead girl named “Victoria”. She is actually part of a small puzzle and poses a threat to the heroic party, as she has a necrotic aura that deals damage continuously.
The story behind this is that her father tried to protect Victoria’s blood from vampires. However, this “curse” remains active even after her death.
The catch is: You don’t have to lift her curse; you can simply “take” Victoria’s body and carry it around in your inventory. The chaos this creates is demonstrated, for example, in this little clip:
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Because even in your inventory, the curse continues to function, dealing damage to you and all nearby creatures every few seconds.
But this can be wonderfully exploited, as “resoundingboom” describes in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit:
As a regular tavern-goer, I immediately put [Victoria] in my inventory, left the palace, and tucked her away in a safe corner of my camp for future use.
While I was completing the mission at the Steel Watch Foundry on the lowest level, I thought it would be the perfect time to test the Victoria bomb. So, I simply threw her in the middle of the room before the fight and then rolled for initiative. Here comes the big, bad Steel Watcher, several normal Steel Watchers, and they all run straight into the center of the AoE effect. My turn comes, and I notice that her curse is not bound by the regular rules of turn-based combat, but instead, her AoE is triggered every few seconds.
The self-destruction of the Steel Watchers amplifies this chaos, and the whole battle is over without my team having to do anything.
After that, I isolated her back in my camp for future applications.
Why does this work? This is mainly due to the freedom of gameplay that one has in Baldur’s Gate 3. The game imposes very few restrictions or limitations on what is possible – if you want to exploit a cursed corpse for combat, then Baldur’s Gate 3 simply allows that. Whether this is now “creative” or “macabre” (or just both) is something everyone must decide for themselves.
The only actual bug seems to be that the necrotic aura ticks every second instead of only once per turn in combat. This really looks like a rather unintended mechanic that contradicts everything else you experience in Baldur’s Gate 3.
“I secretly put the dead girl in his inventory”
This “trick” can also be combined with other nasty methods. You can not only drop the corpse on the ground, but also secretly place it in other people’s inventories via pickpocketing. This is reported by Reddit user “stucaboose,” who managed to defeat one of the final boss fights this way. He put the girl in Gortash’s inventory:
This is how I killed Gortash.
Greater Invisibility, crept up to him, and literally stuffed the body of the poor girl into his pocket. Looks like you don’t have to make a stealth check when shoving things into people’s pockets.
Then, I slipped away and let him sit there with his guards.
Of course, one might wonder whether it is really realistic to secretly stuff a corpse into someone’s pocket – but sometimes you just have to accept that absurd ideas work far too well in Baldur’s Gate 3.
This is how the community reacts: The community of Baldur’s Gate 3 is both fascinated and disgusted by this method. The corresponding article has nearly 7,000 upvotes by now. Here are some of the most popular reactions:
“Obviously, I didn’t play the game correctly.”
“Baldur’s Gate 3 is probably the only game you can say you use a dead child as a weapon.”
“I just love that in this game, you often have the thought: ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if you could do XYZ’ – and so often you can do exactly that.”
What do you think about this “use” of a corpse? Macabre and immoral – or somehow funny that it is possible?
Season 1 of the live-action adaptation of One Piece was so successful that Netflix has greenlit a continuation. The creator of One Piece himself, Eiichiro Oda, announced the happy news to all fans. At the end of the announcement, he also confirms a new character who will appear in Season 2.
Attention, Spoiler: The following text will contain spoilers about the character that will appear in the second season of One Piece. We will explain who it is. If you have no idea who Tony Chopper might be, you should skip the article.
Who is it about? Eiichiro Oda sketches Tony Chopper, the reindeer, at the end of the announcement. This confirms that the fluffy character will be part of Season 2. So at least 5 of the 6 arcs are included that we could imagine as part of Season 2.
This is what we already know from the anime and manga about Tony Chopper:
Chopper works as the ship’s doctor for the Straw Hat crew
His home is the winter island Dum Island
He ate the Human-Human Fruit and is now half reindeer, half human
With the Rumble Balls, he can greatly increase his strength and assume multiple mutations
Like every member of the Straw Hat crew, he has a dream: He wants to be able to heal every disease in the world one day
Chopper received his training from Doc Bader and Dr. Kuleha. Accordingly, it is highly likely that both characters will also be part of the second season.
You can see the video revealing Season 2 and the image of Chopper here:
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So far, there is only the drawn image of Chopper to see, showing him in the manga and anime. Since Chopper ate the Human-Human Fruit, fans are already wondering how the little reindeer could look in the live-action adaptation.
It might be challenging to depict a talking moose on two legs with an actor. Alternatively, Chopper could only be portrayed through CGI effects. We will find out what it ultimately will be when the cast for Season 2 is announced.
If you missed Season 1, the following trailer on MeinMMO might convince you:
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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
These important characters might also appear
Who else could appear in Season 2? At the end of the last episode of Season 1, there was also a character seen who is almost certain to appear in Season 2. We are talking about Marine soldier Captain Smoker, who will already make life difficult for the Straw Hats in Logue Town.
Also, towards the end of Season 1, it was shown how Buggy and Alvida talked in a bar. The two will likely return in Season 2 as well, one of them even with a new look.
Another important character, who will become important by the end of Season 2 or at the latest in Season 3, is Vivi. If the Netflix series adheres to the manga template, we might already meet the blue-haired Baroque agent in Whiskey Peak. In the Alabasta arc, she will then make a larger appearance.
When will Season 2 come out? In an interview with Variety, the production team has already revealed that the script for Season 2 has been completed. It will take about 12-18 months before Season 2 sets sail. Accordingly, we can expect that the continuation of One Piece will be available sometime from September 2024.
The Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp is known for his continuous playing of League of Legends and for his fiery nature. However, the LoL rogue has now discovered the game of kings, chess. There, he has caught the attention of Grandmaster Hans Niemann (20), who was involved in a cheating scandal.
This is the situation:
Tyler1 is the biggest streamer for League of Legends on Twitch. But even he has had enough at some point, especially when LoL is approaching the end of a season and only the Worlds await as a highlight.
In the last few days, Tyler1 has discovered chess and follows the game of kings with the same passion as LoL. Recently, Tyler1 said he had played chess for 24 hours straight. He is obsessed; his whole life revolves around chess.
But even though he can report initial successes, not everyone appreciates that.
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Tyler1 reaches a rating of 1,000 on chess.com, is proud
This milestone has Tyler1 reached: Tyler1 has achieved a rating of 1,000 on chess.com. This is a milestone for him, but it still counts as “beginner level” on the site.
Nevertheless, Tyler1 celebrates this milestone for himself and excitedly calls out to his friend Macailya, saying she is now in a relationship with a 1000 ELO chess player.
“I was already 1000 when I came out of my mother’s womb”
How he is criticized: The chess grandmaster Hans Niemann discovered this clip. The 20-year-old commented dryly.
“Buddy, I was 1,000 when I came out of my mother’s womb. You know, it’s not hard to have 1000 chess. It takes a level of stupidity that not many people can reach.”
Niemann continues: He respects Tyler1’s passion. He hopes he continues to play a real game like chess and not a dumb game like League of Legends.
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On Reddit, it is commented like this: When Niemann makes fun of Tyler1, it’s about as if Messi is amused by the leisure players of Sidemen FC: Twitch streamers who play soccer for a good cause, even though they can’t.
Not everyone dedicates their whole life to a single game.
Niemann has also bizarrely come to fame. He defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen, after which rumors arose that he must have used “anal beads” to cheat:
The Hamburger “Mcky” is one of the biggest German Twitch streamers. Over the years, he has built up a decent fortune. However, the 30-year-old knows that he can’t take any of it with him when his time comes. Therefore, he has an extraordinary idea about what should happen to the money.
What is this situation about? In a clip currently making rounds on TikTok, Mcky talks about what should happen after his death. The streamer knows: “I came into this world with nothing, and I will leave with nothing, that’s for sure.”
So where to put the money? The 30-year-old has a special idea influenced by his love for One Piece.
See more One Piece here:
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“When my time ends, the journey continues”
What is the deal with the treasure hunt? As Mcky explains, in the event of his death, part of it should go to his children and family. However, he has big plans for the rest: it should be hidden as treasure, which his viewers can then search for.
This is essentially the starting situation of the successful manga and its namesake anime One Piece, of which he describes himself as an “ardent fan.” It begins with the execution of the Pirate King “Gold Roger,” after which numerous pirates set out to find his treasure.
Clues to the treasure’s location would be included in his videos and streams as well as his upcoming book. In the end, the fan who knows him best will become rich.
For Mcky, that would be “the greatest PR gag,” his “last ace up his sleeve.” He says: “When my time ends, the journey continues.”
A user wanted to upgrade his gaming PC and bought an RTX 3060 Ti for his system. But after the upgrade, his games are not running any better. Others explain to him that “just” a new graphics card is not enough.
Many gamers upgrade their gaming PCs, as they expect a significant performance boost. A faster graphics card or a better processor then provides more power than old components.
A gamer did just that by purchasing a completely new graphics card. However, after the upgrade, he finds that the games still do not run well. He has overlooked that the processor also has a say in performance.
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Gamer buys new graphics card, but the processor is far too weak
What did the user do? A player bought a new RTX 3060 Ti to give his system a performance boost (via reddit.com). But he explained that the games still do not run any better. He also mentions his current specifications:
Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 @ 3.50GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Mainboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC
Memory: 16 GB
And this is precisely where the problem lies. Although the graphics card is fast enough, the processor is simply too outdated.
What does bottleneck mean? A bottleneck occurs when the performance of your PC is limited by a component. For example, when some components are significantly faster than others: If you have a brand new graphics card from 2022 in combination with a 7-year-old processor, then your system will be throttled by your old CPU. This is because the graphics card can only process as much data as it is assigned by the processor.
With very old computer systems, it is usually not worthwhile to simply replace individual components. Sooner or later, one component will throttle the rest of your system.
What should the user do now? Upgrade his processor. Because his Intel Core i5-4690 is simply too slow for the RTX 3060 Ti. And he has various options:
Either he buys a Ryzen 5 5600 or an i5 12400, as these would best match his graphics card.
Or he opts for future-proofing and buys the Ryzen 5 7600 or i5 13400f, thus getting the next generation.
In any case, he will need a new motherboard and new memory. Because the Core i5-4690 still uses DDR3, and this RAM is no longer compatible with the new processors. In this case, upgrading to DDR5 could even be worthwhile, as he could then skip DDR4.
If you want to upgrade your gaming PC, you don’t necessarily need to buy an expensive graphics card or a new processor. In many cases, small upgrades can also be worthwhile to give your PC another boost.
Usually, it is already sufficient if you replace an old hard drive (HDD) with a significantly faster SSD. Because nowadays games like Starfield require an SSD, and you benefit from faster loading times.
Sometimes it helps just to upgrade your memory, for example, from 8 GB to 16 GB. Such upgrades are also much cheaper and simpler than having to replace your processor, motherboard, or graphics card.
If you want to upgrade your gaming PC, then avoid the following “upgrades”. Because these components are often not worth it anymore:
In Pokémon GO the Hyperbonus is currently running, but not for much longer. What bonuses you should still take advantage of now is revealed by MeinMMO in the following article.
How long will the bonuses last? Currently, players in Pokémon GO are enjoying powerful bonuses that have been active since September 5, 2023. Since the Paldea Adventure started, it continued with 5 more days in the Hyperbonus: Paldea.
Since then, players can enjoy several bonuses, of which two stand out particularly:
The quadruple Stardust bonus
The quadruple XP bonus
But the bonuses are coming to an end: On Friday, September 15 at 8:00 PM, it’s over. Then the game will return to the usual numbers.
Accordingly, you should take advantage of the bonuses now.
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Which bonuses are ending and what should you still accomplish?
The Hyperbonus brought several bonuses that will end on Friday.
The XP and Stardust bonuses are perhaps the most important bonuses, but they can still be easily exploited. Try to catch as many monsters as possible and especially focus on getting excellent throws. That way, you can secure a lot of XP per catch until Friday evening.
Pay close attention to timing: A trainer managed to get over 70,000 XP with just one catch thanks to their 7-day series bonus. And you can also get a lot of XP through friends if you plan the friendship level-ups well.
If you have a catch walk planned, it might be worth using a Lucky Egg for more XP and a Star Piece for more Stardust.
In addition, the event spawns will be adjusted again. It’s possible that the Paldea starters and monsters like Pamo or Micrick will be harder to find. The limited research with Ferkuli will also end on Friday evening at 8:00 PM.
Important: The rare Frospino can currently only be found in the wild and appears extremely rarely even there. From September 15, likely with the end of the event, it will appear in 10 km eggs. However, expect that it will also hatch rarely there.
Currently, there is also a higher shiny rate for the following monsters:
Hoppspross
Hunduster
Bamelin
Dartiri
So it might still be worth searching for them.
Lastly, you should also keep an eye on the raids: In the 1-star raids, Icognito can be found with a possible shiny chance. And the 3-star raids also offer monsters like Tortunator, Axantor, and the new Adebom, which can also be shiny, that you might not have in your Pokédex yet.
What follows there after the event is open. Therefore, it might be worth snagging an example there before the event ends.
World of Warcraft 2.0 – the dream of many fans. Now the WoW director speaks about a renewal of the world and has good news to report.
Many players of World of Warcraft dream of a “WoW 2.0” – a fundamental overhaul of the entire game, maybe even a completely new game. However, this is not very likely – after all, WoW is still running solidly and creating a game with over 20 years of development from scratch is an undertaking that will swallow many years.
However, it is not entirely unfounded. The Game Director of WoW sees it as “probable” that the old world will be redesigned.
What was said? In an interview with GameSpot, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke about the possibility of a “revamp” of the old world, a refresh where areas are reworked. Hazzikostas stated that this “will probably happen”.
What might sound to many like just a theoretical possibility should take a closer look at the interviews in recent years and the timing of this information. Because Hazzikostas is usually quite cautious with things he labels as “unlikely” or “probable”.
No one wants a Cataclysm 2.0 – but a revision is welcome.
The GameSpot interview was also the first major interview regarding Patch 10.2 – and the creators behind WoW usually consider very carefully what information they want to convey.
All this means that a “revamp of Azeroth” is not only “probable,” as Hazzikostas calls it, but very likely already in planning and implementation.
What might such a redesign look like? It is clear that hardly anyone wants a “Cataclysm 2.0”. Because one of the major drawbacks of Cataclysm was that old areas were lost forever and can no longer be visited (except in WoW Classic).
Additionally, many areas have lost their old identity. While each area used to have small, individual stories, nearly everything in the Cataclysm areas revolves around the Shadowhammer cult. A story that is actually long over and becomes less relevant each year. Something that Hazzikostas also acknowledges:
That is a deficit. When you take a step back and think of World of Warcraft as a continuous, living world, we have maneuvered ourselves into a corner here where we have all these iconic locations that we cannot use because they are already used.
It seems clear that when the redesign comes, players will still be able to travel to the “old” versions of the areas (that is, in their Cataclysm state). Here, an expansion of Chromie Time would be a simple, easy way to quickly bring multiple areas up to date.
However, a completely different idea and possibility is seen by the analyst Bellular:
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Bellular considers it realistic that Blizzard could simply “rebuild” Kalimdor or the Eastern Kingdoms from scratch, meaning they could create a new version of these continents. Then, the old world could be much better adjusted to dragon riding. After all, the current size of the “old” areas is too small for dragon riding – the zones all seem rather tiny as a result.
A complete redesign of an entire continent would likely be the closest we could ever get to a “WoW 2.0”.
How likely is that? To be completely honest, a redesign of Azeroth is very likely. It may not happen in the next expansion, but it is highly likely to happen in the following expansion. Even now, many buildings and objects can be found in the game files that are new assets of old places. For example, high-resolution buildings for the Elwynn Forest have already been found, as well as graphically impressive ships and numerous components of human structures.
It looks like the World of Warcraft team is currently working “on the side” on a large-scale overhaul of the old world. That this overhaul is coming is also very likely due to the recent words of the Game Director. The only question is: When?
Are you excited about a completely renovated Azeroth? How would you overhaul the old world and what would you wish for?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
No Man’s Sky, a strong and open-world space simulation, celebrates its strongest month since release of Starfield despite the game being 7 years old. What is the reason for this?
What is No Man’s Sky? The space simulation “No Man’s Sky” was released on August 9, 2016, by the development studio “Hello Games”. You take on the role of a customizable space explorer and can explore countless planets and systems with your ship.
Now one might think that since the release of Starfield, the player numbers for No Man’s Sky would have dropped, but that is not the case. Even better – the numbers have increased and the developers of Hello Games are now celebrating this.
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Developers celebrate the strongest month of No Man’s Sky
On Twitter/X, the founder of the developer studio Hello Games, Sean Murray, praised No Man’s Sky. The game is already 7 years old, yet NMS has had “its biggest month in recent years”.
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Additionally, Starfield is only available on Xbox and PC. Other platforms like PlayStation miss out. Furthermore, it is only an offline game. You cannot explore the game with friends, as is the case in No Man’s Sky.
It is therefore very likely that many players have completed Starfield and have been looking for a space simulation that offers more freedom than Bethesda’s RPG. No Man’s Sky offers all that and much more, and thanks to the 7th anniversary, you can start the latest expedition that offers you many varied missions and free rewards.
No Man’s Sky is still a strong option despite its age if you want to play a relaxing game in between. The constantly free updates provide fresh content and replay value at regular intervals.
Have you tried No Man’s Sky? If yes, how do you compare the game to Starfield? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
The start of Season 29 in Diablo 3 is imminent. We will show you everything about the season bonus, balance changes, and the most important information for the launch.
When does Season 29 start? On Friday, September 15 at 5:00 PM German time, Season 29 of Diablo 3 begins.
Highlights include the single-player mode. This is the last season of Diablo 3 that will bring new content. Starting from Season 30, old season themes will be reused. There will also be balance adjustments and bug fixes, but no new themes.
Season Buff of S29
This is the buff: With “Visions of Hostility,” portals (Diabolical Rifts) will regularly appear in the wilderness of Sanctuary. There you will find nasty foes that offer you substantial rewards.
There are also adjustments to the Paragon level with a cap and new ways to distribute points. New monster affixes are also waiting for you. Content that many have been waiting for is the single-player mode. We will show you the changes in detail here:
Cosmetic rewards: No season of Diablo 3 can be without cosmetic rewards. For the upcoming season, you can unlock the Galactic Wings, the companion “Old Seed,” and the portrait frame “Gray Depths Island.” These are contents that have already appeared in previous seasons.
New cosmetic rewards include the companion “Quoth” and the portrait frame “Favor of the Mad King.” You can see both new contents here:
Starter Sets for Every Class with Haedrig’s Gift
What is this? For completing Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the season journey, you will be rewarded with Haedrig’s Gifts. Each gift contains a few parts of a class set. Depending on the class with which you open a gift, the content adapts. If you open all 3 gifts with the same character, you will receive a complete class set. With a 6-piece set bonus, you will become very powerful and can excel in high Greater Rifts.
The following sets are available in Season 29 for you:
In the world of Final Fantasy 14 there are always cosmetic additions that give players the opportunity to customize their character. Now, Square Enix offers a costume set that can already be recreated for free.
This time Square Enix brought the Ysayle costume set of a popular character from the Heavensward expansion to the store: The Iceheart costume, also known as Ysayle.
In an official tweet from Square Enix, the introduction of the Ysayle costume set was announced, accompanied by a call to say goodbye to the old outfit. However, the reactions of players to this new offer are mixed, to put it mildly.
Here you can see the trailer for the upcoming expansion of FFXIV:
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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion
Players are upset about the glamour, question the price
What do the players say? A player points out that it is already possible to recreate the Iceheart costume in the game for free. While this free version may not compete with the paid set, it has the crucial advantage of being dyeable – unlike the paid counterpart from the store.
The user “Inksrocket” writes on Reddit: Thank you, but I’m fine with my handcrafted, dyeable robe.
Here you can see the Reddit post and the comparison of the two costume sets:
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This has prompted some players to question the sensibility of the expensive purchase. The costume set costs $12 (9 euros) in the store. According to qalexiaffxiv (via twitter.com), most equipment items are already available from level 15.
This means that players who do not want to spend money can still achieve the desired look as soon as they reach the required level.
However, the paid costume set can be worn by any job, while the free one is only available to casters. There even seems to be a similar free robe for all jobs (via twitter.com), raising the question of whether the purchase price for the paid set is truly justified.
Many players find it particularly frustrating that the paid glamour does not even include Iceheart’s unique hairstyle, which many fans desire. qalexiaffxiv writes: What’s the problem with adding her hair?
All in all, it seems that the introduction of the Ysayle costume set in Final Fantasy 14 has sparked a discussion in the player community, where players weigh the pros and cons and question whether the price is really appropriate.
It remains to be seen how Square Enix will respond to player feedback and whether adjustments might be made to enhance player satisfaction.
The endgame of Diablo 4 has received a lot of criticism since its release. Players express the desire for a change of location in the endgame because: Diablo 4 does not feel like a Diablo.
In Diablo 4, there are multiple endgame activities. Nevertheless, especially frequent players are getting bored in the higher levels.
Currently, negative feedback regarding the endgame is piling up from the community. Even a player who initially could not understand the negative sentiment now agrees.
On Reddit, players are currently criticizing that Diablo 4 performs poorly in terms of the endgame, among other reasons, because it only adheres to the main map.
In his post in the Diablo 4 subreddit, the user pleasevote0 wrote on September 13 that he realized that Diablo 4 does not feel like a Diablo because the endgame does not provide players with an environment in another dimension.
With the second season in Diablo 4, new content is coming to the game:
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Red-colored fields instead of hell setting
This is his criticism: In his post, the user pleasevote0 discusses that Diablo 4 stubbornly adheres to the main map. Players repeatedly fight against the same enemies in the same locations. He has realized that “significant endgame content that offers an environment in another dimension” is missing.
In Diablo 1, you descend into hell. […] 2 and 3 continuously bring you back into hell as you fight through acts to reach the bosses.
In contrast, Diablo 4: Let’s go there, to this field, and fight that one demon. Legion events and nightmare dungeons are simply in various dusty fields, caves, or dungeons. The closest thing we get to hell are the Helltides, which are just red-colored fields.
No floating labyrinths in the void or interdimensional planes. […] Just dusty/snow-covered/desert-like fields and dungeons where we keep fighting against cannibals/ghosts/beasts/demons, over and over, forever.
The post currently has 1,000 upvotes and over 700 comments. Other users also express their criticism there, which simultaneously shows what players would wish for Diablo 4.
What other players wish for: One user notes: “Yes, we can’t even farm in hell in a Diablo game… pathetic.” The user AkunaMatata criticizes that there will never be another opportunity to fight against the main villains in Diablo 4 unless you repeat the campaign. For this, he receives over 650 upvotes.
Another user agrees with him and responds: “I really miss that from the previous Diablo games. At least the opportunity to replay some of the encounters would be great.”
A simple, rewarding cycle defines the endgame more, like in the predecessors of Diablo 4 and “no damned season pass, no damned boring dungeons without real design, no pathetic world bosses that only serve as a bad loot pinata,” comments GerektheDude.
Other users also discuss in the Reddit thread the non-existent trading in Diablo 4 as well as the differences between Diablo 4 and its predecessors. One user notes: “You don’t fight [here] against Diablo either.”
After all, the Lord of Terror is the namesake of one of the biggest game series in the world. Why does Diablo 4 still carry its name even though he is not present at the start? MeinMMO clarifies:
Briar, the latest champion in League of Legends, has hit the live servers. However, her debut win rate is already competing with the worst of all time. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.
On September 13, the new champion Briar entered the Rift. But already, she is struggling with a low win rate, which is not that unusual for a launch. However, she is almost breaking a record, drawing the attention of many players with her poor win rate.
Here you can watch an animated video about the new jungler Briar:
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League of Legends Briar – Animated Video about the new Jungler
Briar starts with nearly the worst win rate of all time
What do the statistics say? The current data from u.gg illustrates that Briar currently has the lowest win rate in all ranks – her win rate is only 33.01% (as of 14.09.23). Furthermore, her pick rate is also low, possibly due to frequent bans. Naafiri follows her with a win rate of 42.79%.
With this win rate, she is almost at the top of the champions with the lowest win rates. According to riftfeed.gg, Syndra leads with the worst win rate on her debut. Within the first weeks on the live servers, she only achieved a win rate of 27%, which was mainly due to bugs.
What are the reactions like? On Reddit, there’s already an extensive thread about the new jungler. However, players’ reactions are rather annoyed:
Fitzky45 predicts: They will overbuff her with a hotfix now and then wait 3 months before nerfing Briar.
norwegiansmurf is angry at Riot: You released a champion with a win rate of 30%. You clearly haven’t done your job very well, or at all.
sorayayy highlights: Normally, I can blindly pick a new champion because it’s not hard for a beginner to control them, but Briar is definitely an exception to the rule.
Why is her win rate so poor? Many players may not yet fully understand how to play Briar effectively. It takes time and practice to grapple with her abilities and better understand her kit. Moreover, she has only been available on live servers since yesterday.
Therefore, these statistics are still in their infancy. There isn’t enough data yet to assess her true strength. Additionally, Briar requires smart decisions. While her blood rage mode may be powerful, when her E ability is on cooldown, it can easily happen that she accidentally runs into enemy towers or opponents – and thus dies.
For this reason, the right timing for these abilities is extremely important. Many players are already struggling with Briar because she has tricky abilities that pose a challenge, especially for beginners.
Briar will need time to establish herself in the meta. Her kit may not be particularly complicated, but it requires a good understanding of the game. If her low win rate and limited impact on the game persist, it is likely that players will expect adjustments for Briar in the future.
In Starfield there are several factions that you can join. If you choose the Crimson Fleet, you will gain the useful ability to get rid of your loot. Also stolen items and contraband.
Each faction in Starfield has its own rules and views as well as missions related to them. The Crimson Fleet is a kind of space pirates, recognizable by their red armor. One player joined them and found: A Crimson Fleet space station is perfect for selling loot.
Other ways to quickly make money in Starfield can be seen in the video:
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Starfield: Earn money quickly in an HONEST way!
“No one cares if it’s stolen.”
Why is the place good for getting rid of loot? User CrazyNatey writes in his post on Reddit on September 13, that the space station “The Key” is the best place to sell loot.
Here’s how he justifies it:
At the Key, the trade authority vendor has 11,000 credits. Directly across from him, another vendor has 12,500 credits. There are 4 other vendors nearby who have between 2,500 and 4,500 credits.
There’s a chair to wait, and they buy all items. Sure, you have to join the Crimson Fleet to gain access, but in my opinion, it’s the best place to get rid of a lot of loot.
This is what other players say: CrazyNatey’s post currently has around 3,500 upvotes and over 900 comments. One user comments: “Also, everyone buys contraband [there], and no one cares if the items you want to sell are stolen.”
Another user states: “Joining the Crimson Fleet is great when you’re exploring. Every time I hit pirate outposts, they say: What’s up, buddy, take what you need.” So you can not only get rid of loot at the space stations and outposts of the space pirates, but also gather items to sell them again.
You will find the space station “The Key” in the Kryx system:
Where can I find the place? The space station “The Key” is located in the Kryx system. It is in the hands of the Crimson Fleet and part of the quest line “Tower meets King.” You will receive the quest on your way to join the faction.
After a few missions and conversations, you will receive the quest to travel to the Key. You will get a quest marker, so you don’t have to search for the space station yourself.
There are different types of missions with the Crimson Fleet. Most of them involve smuggling or stealing something. If you do get a bounty, there are various ways in Starfield to get rid of it:
The players of RuneScape are considered tough when it comes to challenges. These can take place both in the MMORPG and in real life, for example, when gaming for a long time. However, one player is going overboard and wants to know from the developers whether a severed body part can continue to play alone or if that counts as cheating.
What a crazy request! The user Planting_shade shares on Reddit that he had a diabetic foot and had to have a toe amputated because of it. He was allowed to take it home with him and has now mummified it in such a way that he can use it freely.
Since the toe used to be a part of his body, he now wants to know if he can place it on the space bar to automatically collect salt.
Since it technically is a part of my body, I seriously wonder if I can use it for six hours of the best mining experience while holding down the space bar. It’s my toe. It’s heavy enough to press down the space bar on my laptop. Personally, I think that’s a good argument. I definitely sleep better at night knowing my toe is working hard for me in the salt mines.
What does he mean by the salt mines? With a patch in July 2023, salt deposits were introduced where you don’t have to do anything other than press the space bar to earn about 10,000 mining XP per hour. However, after 6 hours, the game automatically kicks you out due to inactivity.
These 6 hours could of course be completed without having to sit at the PC using Planting_shade’s “method“.
The thread exploded immediately, receiving over 2,500 upvotes, and even the developers commented on it.
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
Developers nerf the entire event – But a real answer is still pending
What do the developers say? In the thread itself, JagexLight spoke up. He wished the user all the best and asked him to take care of his remaining fingers and toes. They are “very important.”
An answer to the player’s question was supposed to come in a blog post on Wednesday. However, it was announced there that the method itself would be nerfed (via RuneScape):
Since today’s update, the Duke’s salt deposits tire out if mined for more than five minutes at a time, and you must take a break.
The fundamental question – whether a severed toe can be used for AFK playing – remains unanswered.
The terms and conditions state only that no special software, hardware, or third-party methods may be used. An amputated body part shouldn’t count as any of these three categories.
What do you all think of this request? Would it be allowed in your opinion to use the toe for AFK tricks?
Recently, there were discussions at RuneScape about the new Battle Pass, with some seeing it as pay-to-win. After many negative reviews, the developers then conceded:
Baldur’s Gate 3 has undoubtedly captured the hearts of many players. However, the game also struggles with performance issues, particularly in Act 3. Some players are now resorting to morally questionable methods to fix their FPS problems. MeinMMO reveals what is behind this.
What is the problem? In the bustling city of Baldur’s Gate, the framerate often drops drastically. The main cause of this is the enormous number of NPCs bustling around the city, overwhelming the game.
Desperate players have now found an immoral solution to regain control of their FPS.
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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3
Should I kill everyone?
What are the players suggesting? An unconventional solution is currently being hotly debated on Reddit , raising questions not only about performance but also about morality. The player Gerael posed the question on Reddit whether it makes sense to just kill all the inhabitants of Baldur’s Gate to solve the performance problem – and he received surprisingly much support.
Some players also suggest not finishing Baldur’s Gate 3 for the time being and instead waiting due to the performance issues. Instead of the usual advice, such as lowering graphics settings, some players seem to opt for mass murder as the ultimate solution to their FPS worries:
Sir_Daxus is excited about the creative idea: That’s a completely warped idea. Do it.
Another player named starsborn humorously contemplated how the companions in the game might react to this immoral method: Wyll has left the group.
This comment is not unrealistic at all. Your companions certainly have moral standpoints and may not just stand by while indiscriminate killing occurs. Furthermore, it will definitely not be an easy task to kill all the inhabitants of the city.
If you embark on this quirky path and slaughter the city’s population, you may have to forego some quests, valuable items, and gold that you might have still needed. Moreover, the city will then be littered with corpses that you somehow need to dispose of – and that can present its own challenge.
Overall, this creative solution shows how players, in their desperation to cope with the FPS problems in Baldur’s Gate 3, are willing to push the boundaries of the game. In the end, it’s up to you whether to give in to your urge for mass murder or leave the inhabitants of Baldur’s Gate in peace. At the very least, with the brutal solution, your FPS might improve a little.
Finally, the official ratings of the top 24 players in the Bundesliga and the female players in the Women’s Bundesliga are known. We show you how strong the cards in EA Sports FC 24 will beand why these leagues are perfect for starting in FUT.
These are the new ratings in EA Sports FC 24: EA Sports regularly publishes official ratings for the FIFA successor FC 24. There are already:
Now it’s finally the turn of the Bundesliga and the Women’s Bundesliga, and we show you the new cards.
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5 important improvements in the career mode of EA Sports FC 24
Why the Bundesliga is perfect for starter teams
Since the cards from the Bundesliga have always been cheaper than cards from the Premier League, the German league and also the Women’s Bundesliga could again be a perfect place to put together a strong starter team this year.
The values are promising, and especially Kane (90), Kimmich (88), de Ligt (86), and Musiala (86), who receives a significant upgrade (+5 points), can convince. Among the women, the cards of Popp (88), Pajor, Oberdorf (87), and Magull (87) make a really good impression.
And when you consider that women and men from the same club increase team chemistry, very exciting teams can be formed. For example, you can combine Bayern players to build a strong team.
Here you can see the top 24 of the Bundesliga and the Women’s Bundesliga:
In Pokémon GO fabulous throws yield a lot of XP, but are difficult. However, there is a genius trick to throw them easily.
Why throw fabulously?The fabulous throw is the best type of Pokéball throw in Pokémon GO. It succeeds when the catch circle is already very small, and you throw the ball into the center.
It’s not easy, but it brings some bonuses:
You get 1,000 XP for each fabulous throw. Especially when XP bonuses are active, it rises quickly.
It’s more likely that the Pokémon will be caught rather than breaking free.
Some tasks require fabulous throws from you, such as the current Masterball challenge, which requires 120 fabulous throws.
Now, a trick with the AR camera is going around that makes it easier to achieve fabulous throws.
Here’s how the trick with the AR camera works for the fabulous throw
This is the trick: User throwupandaway71 shared a trick on reddit to land fabulous throws more easily (via reddit). You use the AR+ feature of Pokémon GO to catch a monster.
What this looks like is shown in the following YouTube video by User Iram1:
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The idea is to grab a close catch circle and let the ball drop into it. This makes light fabulous throws possible.
The steps look like this:
Activate AR+ in Pokémon GO
Click on a Pokémon
Move towards one of the bushes that pop up in the game
Make sure it is as centered as possible
Hold the ball until the circle is small enough for the fabulous throw
Let the ball fall into the circle
During testing, the following things were noticed when throwing:
You have to push the ball upwards until you release it. Otherwise, the dropping doesn’t work, and the throw resets.
The Pokémon itself doesn’t necessarily appear after you click on the bush. But the catch circle while holding the ball reveals where you need to throw.
If the catching attempt fails, the game might freeze. You would need to restart it.
If you are close enough to the catch circle of the Pokémon, with some practice you should be able to land fabulous throws faster. This way you can secure Pokémon and possibly progress faster in relevant tasks.
Max HandOfBlood Knabe (30) has tested An Ankou on YouTube. The mix of survival and roguelike is new on Steam and impresses not only the YouTuber but also his viewers.
What kind of game is this? An Ankou is an action roguelike inspired by Breton mythology. As Ankou, a servant of death, you will fight through hordes of demons. You become stronger by collecting resources in classic survival fashion and upgrading your equipment.
The game has been in early access on Steam since August 13, 2023, and can be purchased there for €4.99. There is also a roadmap where the developers announce more content. However, An Ankou can already convince the YouTuber HandOfBlood and his viewers.
You can get a glimpse of An Ankou in the trailer.
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An Ankou combines Survival and Roguelike, shows its dark world in the trailer
Viewers are “hooked after 45 seconds”
How does HandOfBlood fare with the game? The YouTuber released an hour-long video on his channel HandOfUncut on September 13, 2023, where he makes his first steps in An Ankou. From the start, the genre mix and atmosphere seem to appeal to him.
The first run, still a bit chaotic, ends after about 8 minutes, but HandOfBlood is hooked: “We’re going back in, this is quite cool already.”
The next attempt goes somewhat more systematically. However, the YouTuber struggles with the first boss. The solution can be found in the comments: He was likely equipped for level 2 and attempted to fight a level 6 enemy, which he thought was level 4. Well, it happens.
Despite everything, HandOfBlood seems to have a lot of fun with the game. In summary, he praises: “Finally a new approach to the genre.”
You can watch the entire video here:
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And An Ankou has made an impression on the fans of the YouTuber. We have compiled some comments for you:
Stolens87: Oh my God, I’m only 45 seconds in and already hooked. This sounds so cool.
schusnitz: I find the game extremely attractive. The menu is genius, the sound is something completely different, the enemies are diverse, plus a demanding gameplay… nice thing.
besserer7085: This game is the best I’ve seen from you in a long time. This is insane.
PoddyK83: Just quickly bought and tested it. Continuing tonight. Hänno is the best man when it comes to these little gems.
Several viewers also wish for more videos about the survival-like. It’s a game that really gets you excited, as one writes. Others limit themselves to explaining to HandOfBlood what he did wrong (the boss levels up!), but somehow everyone seems to be entertained in the end.
We from MeinMMO met HandOfBlood and many other content creators at gamescom 2023 and asked in which video game world they would like to live – and whether they would survive it. At least for An Ankou, the answer to the second question seems clear. What Hänno really answered, you can find out here:
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has made gaming his profession: He discovered Fortnite at just the right time and took over Twitch by storm in 2018. Now he gives parents tips in a podcast on how to deal with their gamer children.
Where do the tips come from? Tyler “Ninja” Blevins reached unprecedented heights on Twitch with the Fortnite hype in 2018. Three years later, he had lost 88% of his viewers. In the meantime, he is also involved in other projects besides streaming. He offered a course for aspiring content creators and has now launched his own podcast, AFK w/Ninja.
In the first episode, which aired on September 11, 2023, on Spotify, he spoke with his Fortnite colleague Ali “SypherPK” Hassan about how his parents handled the young Ninja’s passion for gaming and explained why the hobby can definitely be something positive.
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
Twitch streamer advises: Use it to your advantage
What tips does Ninja give to parents of gamers? The streamer acknowledges that gaming does not necessarily have the best reputation among parents. However, he advises parents not to see the hobby as “this terrible thing” that just happens to children.
Ninja explains: The kids are well cared for in their parents’ home: “There is no safer place in the world than being in your room playing video games as long as you keep an eye on what they are doing there.” The last note is probably important, after all, Ninja’s favorite game Fortnite has the reputation of not always being quite a safe place for children.
In addition, he advises parents to use their children’s passion for gaming:
You can use it to your advantage. I mean, my mom made me do more chores around the house. I had to be more active outside to be able to play more inside. And that was when I was really young, like 7 to 12.
SypherPK agreed with Ninja, there must be a balance. For his parents, gaming was fine as long as he could maintain his grades and didn’t miss any basketball practice.
Ninja’s words are probably directed more at parents who are not so familiar with gaming themselves. For parents who are passionate gamers themselves, it looks a bit different. If you want to cautiously introduce your offspring to gaming, you can find a list of suitable games with us:
