Developers play Diablo 4 themselves, have problems on the lowest difficulty: „This explains a lot“

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has released a new video showing some of the developers playing Diablo 4. Within hours, negative comments and disbelieving reactions from players have accumulated under the video on YouTube and social channels. There is heavy criticism of the state of the game.

This is what Blizzard has shown:

  • On Friday, August 11, Blizzard released an “Adventure with the Devs” on YouTube.
  • The dungeon designers Dini McMurry and Josey Meyer can be seen defeating the dungeon Belfry Zakara.
  • The reactions to the video are mostly negative, which is not only due to the gameplay skills of the two developers. Here, the current dissatisfaction with Diablo 4 is unleashed.

This is how the video is received: The ratio of likes to dislikes can no longer be viewed on YouTube; however, the video has received only 847 thumbs up since Friday with over 256,000 views (as of August 14). This results in a rather poor ratio.

At the same time, the currently largest thread in the Diablo subreddit has over 6,800 upvotes and 3,600 comments. There, fans are discussing this video and criticizing what can be seen.

The main subject of criticism is what is not shown to viewers in the video:

  • The two developers do not address any of the current community topics
  • There is no relevant information about the state of the game or the future
  • None of the “technical topics” of the two women are mentioned
  • Instead, there is only gameplay on the lowest difficulty level (“World Tier 1”), where the developers even have problems playing it

The user Battle_Fish remarks: Not everyone has to be good at video games. But at least someone could have been put in place who has played Solitaire before: “This implies that the PR department that organized all this doesn’t care about the developers at all.”

On YouTube, the comments are even sharper. The video is described as excellent advertising – for Path of Exile and Last Epoch.

Due to the lack of relevant information, the focus is entirely on the gameplay, which no active player can take seriously at all, say other users: “The video is not good at anything. I learned nothing in these 10 minutes.”

You can watch the video in question here:

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Diablo 4: Adventure with the Devs with Dini McMurry and Josey Meyer

“Are we the clowns for buying this game?”

For the players, the video is currently a sign that the developers themselves do not know what is wrong with their game and how they need to improve it. They take the developers’ gameplay as an example:

  • The Barbarian in the video, for example, only uses standard attacks, no fury, and therefore has little positive impact on the events.
  • The dungeon is one of the more difficult ones in the game, but fans still expected the developers to be “better” here.

Diablo 4 faced a lot of criticism shortly after release including missing or boring endgame content, a flawed loot system, and the general lack of action in the gameplay.

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Blizzard has made improvements over the weeks, to the point where players even celebrate some dungeons. Even on Reddit, where almost only negative threads can be found at the moment, the mood is slowly improving.

For many fans, however, the new video is a setback, after Blizzard has just recovered from the severe criticism of Diablo 4. Due to the revisions, many things have improved and there are already some glimmers of hope for the future:

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Destiny 2: Parents forget a gift for their son for 4 years, now it’s really worth a lot

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In the world of gaming rarities and collectibles, there are always amazing stories that make players’ hearts race. One such story recently took place at Destiny 2, when an old Collector’s Edition finally found its way to its rightful owner after 4 years.

What is this forgotten gift? The parents of a young Destiny 2 fan decided in 2019, when the DLC “Shadowkeep” was just released, to gift their son the highly sought-after Collector’s Edition.

  • This Collector’s Edition was available for pre-order in 2019 for the price of €159.99.
  • In addition to the game, in-game bonuses, and lore, it also includes exclusive physical collectibles like a Hive Cryptoglyph and a metal Luna Mission container.
  • The Cryptoglyph was a captivating puzzle for players back then, as to access its contents, one had to decipher it.

So, a true treasure for any passionate Destiny gamer.

However, the gift languished for 4 years in the depths of the family’s home. Forgotten and ignored until the course of events finally brought it back to light in 2023.

Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Collector's Edition
This content is included in the 4-year-old gift

Why the gift was forgotten: On Reddit, the thread in which Spartan-Jake reveals the curious story and explains why it took so long has received nearly 4,000 upvotes.

My parents just discovered a gift they forgot to give me almost 4 years ago. […] Apparently, my mom bought it for Christmas, but the DLC came out before then, so I had already gotten it myself, although not the Collector’s Edition. She then set it aside and actually planned to return it.

writes Spartan-Jake via Reddit

How much the box is worth today: Four long years passed before the forgotten Collector’s Edition was rediscovered by chance. The mother apparently remembered the gift she had bought a long time ago.

She decided to hand it over to her son, unaware of the value the edition has since gained.

  • The combination of the rarity of the collectible and the fact that it has remained untouched and in its original seal makes it extremely desirable for enthusiasts and collectors.
  • Online, prices for such a box currently range between €250 and €600. Collectors are certainly willing to pay more than the original price for it.
  • It is also not excluded that the unopened box could be worth significantly more in a few years.

Spartan-Jake himself, however, struggles with himself, as he actually wanted to unwrap his unexpected Collector’s box right away. Especially after watching some unboxing videos. He is especially taken with the Cryptoglyph and the emblems.

This video reveals what the Destiny 2 DLC “Shadowkeep” was once about:

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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep 2019 – Launch Trailer

Reddit readers have also already cast an interested eye on the still-sealed Collector’s Edition. Jake has already received several direct inquiries asking if he would sell his old gift right away.

Others, like Patpuc, strongly advise him against it because these collector boxes for Destiny 2 always contain exclusive emblem codes that are already worth a lot on their own.

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But even though the owner is itching to unpack the box itself, he has still decided not to do so. He made it clear: “I have no interest in selling it.” He will simply keep the box.

To his mother, however, he humorously remarked:

It actually brightened my week somehow. I wish my mom had also forgotten a few Pokémon card packs from my childhood.

Spartan-Jake humorously remarks

How about you? Have you ever received a forgotten gift or a lost rarity that surprised you? Or do you think he would have made a better deal if he had sold the box directly instead of holding onto it? Then feel free to share this with us in the comments.

Even for one of the strongest characters in Destiny 2, the journey is still not over despite a heavy loss:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Many more people can trade than you think – Pay attention to this button

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can trade with many NPCs that at first glance do not look like traders. How this works and which hidden button you need to pay attention to, you can find out on MeinMMO.

If you have not played any previous games by Larian Studios, this feature might be new to you: You can trade in Baldur’s Gate with NPCs that are not explicitly marked as traders.

How does it work? With the help of a button, you can use the hidden trading feature in the game. During your conversations with numerous NPCs, there is the possibility to trade.

Here you will find 5 helpful tips for your gaming experience:

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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3

With this button you can trade with NPCs

Where can I find this button? On the left side of the dialog screen, there are a variety of symbols and shortcuts. Pay attention to the following symbol labeled “Trade, which may appear during a conversation.

Baldur's Gate 3 trade symbol

Can I trade with all NPCs? Every time you are involved in a dialogue, you should check if the trade button appears. It is not possible with all NPCs, but it is worth keeping your eyes open.

You can even try to buy items directly from quest givers if you do not want to complete the corresponding quest – or if you prefer trading over stealing.

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What items can I buy? It is not guaranteed that every NPC with a trading symbol has valuable items for sale. Some only carry small snacks, candles, or bones. At the same time, a mage might have a scroll with the spell “Fireball” and a potion of invisibility in their possession.

Both NPCs could offer you these items for sale – you just need to pay attention to the corresponding symbol.

It is even more pleasant when an NPC unexpectedly offers a powerful dagger or other high-quality items.

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Gronkh receives 7,000 subscriptions on Twitch in just a few minutes, destroys all functions with it

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During a reaction stream on Twitch, the popular content creator Gronkh triggered a rare golden hype train that plunged his stream into chaos. Over 7,000 subscriptions were gifted, all functions were overloaded, and Gronkh read names for 33 minutes.

Who is Gronkh? Erik “Gronkh” Range (46) is undoubtedly one of the most influential personalities in the German gaming and streaming scene. Known for his Let’s Play videos and entertaining streams, he regularly attracts numerous viewers.

As a veteran of the German content creator scene, he made his breakthrough with Minecraft Let’s Plays. Over a period of more than 3 years, 1,278 episodes were published, totaling over 21,000 gameplay minutes.

During a reaction stream that took place on August 13, 2023, his live show took an unexpected turn. A golden hype train was triggered, which is considered a special rewards feature on Twitch.

Here you can learn more about Gronkh:

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

What is a golden hype train? The Twitch platform gives streamers the opportunity to trigger so-called hype trains. This happens when support events such as subscriptions or bits on a channel reach a previously set value. During a countdown, the community has the chance to show their support and rise in the hype train level.

A special variant, the “Golden Kappa” hype train, has only been available since 2023. This rare event has thus far been reserved for only a handful of German content creators. Recently, the streamer Reved managed to unlock this exclusive feature, which posed a significant challenge for her.

“I can’t believe this!”

How did Gronkh react to the rare reward feature? When the golden hype train started during Gronkh’s stream, the experienced streamer was initially overwhelmed.

After his chat explained to him that this only happens once a day for a Twitch streamer, Gronkh joked: “And that is me today? I can’t believe it! Guys, you know I keep rolling ones in Baldur’s Gate 3. This can’t be happening to me!” But soon, the fun turned into chaos as more and more subscriptions were gifted.

The event broke all boundaries on Gronkh’s channel. The technical functions were overloaded, the alerts got mixed up, the Twitch hype train couldn’t keep pace. Some users received incorrect displays of the train levels, while others got confused by the constant reloading of the page and saw outdated data.

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1,926 people wanted to hear a thank you

What happened next? According to Gronkh’s estimates, about 7,000 subscriptions came in during the golden hype train. His chat urged him, to read the names of the supporters, but that quickly became a mammoth task. In his overviews, not all names were displayed anymore due to the influx of too many subscriptions.

Gronkh commented on the situation with the words: “It’s all broken!” He desperately tried to capture all the names. A moderator sent him a list with 1,926 lines, which he humorously commented: “How am I supposed to read this? This will take longer than my stream!”.

Gronkh reached the peak when, at the end of his stream, he took 33 minutes to read the aforementioned 1,926 lines. Even his usual credits, in which he listed all supporters, took a full 14 minutes instead of the usual 8–10 minutes.

The golden hype train catapulted Gronkh’s stream into unpredictable chaos, set a personal subscription record, and left the Twitch community amazed. It remains to be seen what adventure the gaming legend will experience next.

What happened the last time his community surprised him like this can be read here: Twitch: Fans support Gronkh with €37,000 after the turmoil surrounding Hogwarts Legacy – ‘Should have more shitstorms’

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New series brings one of the greatest mangas to Netflix, main actor says: “I want your grandpa to know what One Piece is”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

Iñaki Godoy plays the main character Monkey D. Luffy in the new live adaptation of “One Piece”. In an interview, he talked about what he hopes for the Netflix series and how it feels to take on such a major role.

This month, the new live-action film adaptation of the popular manga series and anime One Piece will be released on Netflix.

In an interview, the lead actor Iñaki Godoy spoke with Gamesradar about the live-action series adaptation and how much pressure he felt portraying such a well-known and beloved character as Luffy.

Here you can see the official trailer for the One Piece series on Netflix:

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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix

“The whole world should know them”

The interviewer asks the lead actor how he would introduce the Netflix series to people. He feels that it is difficult to convince others about live-action adaptations of animes or mangas.

In response, Iñaki Godoy states that the series is made by people who are themselves great fans of the pirate adventure: “We love the manga, we love the anime.”

The only thing they want to achieve with the live adaptation is to honor the work of Eiichiro Oda and inspire even more people to enjoy the good story. “And the whole world should know them.”

Even though the actor is well aware of how popular One Piece already is, he believes that even more people should learn about it:

I mean, so many people already know One Piece. But I want your grandpa to know what One Piece is. I want your grandma – I want everyone to know what One Piece is. And the people who are already fans should be able to relive those iconic moments.

And there’s something very special about seeing your favorite characters as real people. That has a special magic.

Iñaki Godoy via Gamesradar

“It is a great responsibility to honor the work of a man for more than 20 years”

Then Iñaki Godoy is addressed about the great popularity of the manga and the anime and asked if he felt a lot of pressure playing the main character.

The actor fully agrees. He also explains why it is an important task for him to do justice to the role:

It is a great responsibility to honor the work of a man for more than 20 years, you know? He has been writing it since he was 17.

It’s not just about honoring Mr. Oda, but also honoring the anime. Mayumi Tanaka has been playing this character for so long. There are so many people who grew up with Luffy, the Straw Hats, and the world of One Piece. You want to respect and honor that.

Iñaki Godoy via Gamesradar

However, the actor playing Luffy also adds that he learned one important thing from One Piece. Even when you have to fulfill a difficult task, you have to find a way to still have fun. And there was plenty of that on set, just like “a lot of love.”

Overall, Iñaki Godoy looks back positively on the shoot and says:

“And like any adventure, it was exciting. I was so thrilled to be part of something so big and incredible, and it is an exciting adventure.”

If you want to know which episodes of the anime will be newly filmed for the 1st season of the Netflix series, check here with our colleagues at Moviepilot.

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When does One Piece start on Netflix? You will soon be able to watch the series. From August 31, 2023, the first season of the live-action adaptation around the Straw Hat Crew starts on Netflix. Season 1 will have 8 episodes.

Also, the actress Emily Rudd, who plays the role of Nami in the live-action adaptation, spoke in an interview about her character:

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The first MMORPG ever wants to reinvent itself after 26 years, testing servers with new rules

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Ultima Online was released in 1997 and was the first game to call itself a “Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game”. Even in 2023, there are still many fans who play the MMORPG. However, it now wants to attract new players and win back some returnees with the Legacy servers.

What are these servers? Ultima Online: New Legacy was first introduced in 2020. At that time, the developers explained that they would like to capture the nostalgia of the past without having to face the harsh entry barriers currently present in Ultima Online.

The Legacy servers are supposed to be a mix of Classic servers and a rework, and at the same time represent the ideal moment to enter the MMORPG:

  • The original map of the game will be used.
  • The skill system is to be completely revamped.
  • The stats system is to become significantly simpler.
  • Some mechanics are to be modernized to attract new and younger players.
  • At the end of each season, a cataclysmic event is to take place.

However, the fundamental game feel will not change. The graphics and the isometric perspective will be retained, and the gameplay loop will remain identical, such as with open PvP or the limited housing.

What is new now? In a newsletter, the developers have now revealed that they will soon start the next test phase for New Legacy. Some had already forgotten that this server was still coming. Since the announcement three years ago, things have been rather quiet.

However, this test will only take place for selected players and will be under an NDA. Here you can watch the announcement video for the new server:

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Ultima Online: New Legacy Announcement Trailer

When will the new server be released? So far, there has been no statement on this. The new server is being developed by Broadsword Games, who have now also taken over the support of SWTOR. They want to take their time to create the new server in such a way that it is well received by players.

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Was Ultima Online the first MMORPG? Yes and no. The beginnings of the genre already lie in text-based dungeon games, also known as MUD. There are also games that we would call MMORPG by today’s standards, existing for a while longer, including titles like Meridian 59.

However, the term MMORPG was coined by Ultima developer Richard “Lord British” Garriott. He was also involved in several other titles, including Tabula Rasa. There is an interesting development story, which Garriott himself has shared in an interview:

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What do you think about the new server of Ultima Online? Would that be a reason for you to start playing again or for the first time? Or would you have to forego too many comfort features from other MMORPGs?

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Starfield without bugs? What older titles from Bethesda can tell us about the sci-fi shooter

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Starfield will be a gigantic sci-fi game, where you will have the opportunity to explore the depths of space. As this upcoming title by Bethesda seems complex and already screams miles away for bugs, we have looked at older titles from the developers and listed them to show you what to expect at release and how carefully Bethesda works.

What is Bethesda known for? The developers behind Starfield are known for two things:

  • Their strong and immersive games
  • Their quirky bugs in these games

Whether it’s about Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, or Rage. Almost every game from Bethesda comes to release with a lot of bugs that are either funny or annoying.

For this reason, we have looked closely at older games from Bethesda and will show you the condition in which these games were released on the market.

Now let’s move on to a well-known game from Bethesda that many Dragonborn among you should know.

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

Skyrim – Broken Carriages, Giant Chickens, and Dancing Dragons

How broken is Skyrim? The emphasis here is on “is”, because although Skyrim has been around for many years and has survived more than one release, this title is full of bugs.

The most well-known bug is that of your carriage, which should take you to Helgen at the start of your journey. Your execution awaits, but your carriage starts breakdancing and playing wildly. As absurd as that may sound, this was actually a bug:

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But that’s not all: Whether you dealt with naked couriers, giant chickens, or wildly dancing dragons (via youtube.com), Skyrim is on a mountain of bugs, but that’s not so bad. Most of these bugs are just funny to watch and provide curious moments.

Fallout 4 – Flying Bodies, Rolling Cars, and Frozen Birds

How broken is Fallout 4? Fallout 4 is also a prime example of how broken a game can be. Fallout 4 looks better and plays more enjoyable than its predecessor, but the bugs in this game are undeniable.

The wasteland is full of dangers, but no one mentioned flying corpses or randomly rolling cars. Even birds are so shocked that they suddenly freeze in place.

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If that weren’t enough, some walls do not exist even though they are visibly there. You can simply pass through them and disappear under the game world.

NPCs are also confused and simply lose the goal of their missions. They wander around the wasteland and end up in context-free places.

Finally, there are also enemies that lose their will in the middle of a fight, freeze to lure you into close combat. Then they awaken and attack you. Fallout 4 has many errors in the game, and our listing only scratched the surface of the iceberg.

Rage (2011) – Incomplete and Broken Physics

How broken is Rage from 2011? Rage set new standards in terms of bugs. A good example are your dead enemies, who liked to do wild dance moves when they managed to get between the ground. Wild movements followed across entire rooms, but that wasn’t all.

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Complete textures also disappeared, became blurry, or were replaced by unidentifiable images. A player even wondered whether it was a bug or modern art (via youtube.com), as his world looked completely questionable and he had never seen it like that before.

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Conclusion – What you should know: Those who have known Bethesda for a long time know that almost every game from their stable is full of wild bugs. But that doesn’t mean Starfield will be unplayable or full of bugs.

So far, there are no tests that can prove in what condition this sci-fi shooter will be at release. It is quite possible that the developers have tested the game thoroughly and were able to fix many problems.

Nevertheless, you should not set your expectations too high in terms of “condition” as Starfield is a very complex and above all huge game. It remains to be seen what Bethesda has actually created. Should you nevertheless encounter bugs at release, consider them more as a feature with entertainment value.

Do you remember other games that the studio has released in a broken state? Let us know in the comments!

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Druids find new OP strategy, transform into tons-heavy monsters, drop on enemies

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The druid can transform into a variety of animal forms. The owl bear is a colossal creature that looks simultaneously majestic and adorable. With the aid of another spell, players have now discovered a tactic in Baldur’s Gate 3 to defeat enemies with just one blow.

How does the strategy work? The newly discovered tactic only works when your enemies are on a level below you. On an elevation, you transform into an owl bear with your druid and cast the “Enlarge” spell.

Subsequently, you jump as a massive owl bear from the elevation down onto the enemies. This way, you can flatten as many foes as possible in advance without having started the fight. This saves you some moves in battle.

What this looks like is shown by user Fishbleb in the Reddit forum:

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How much damage does this deal? A user on X (formerly Twitter) explains that with his owl bear, which weighs five tons, he has dealt 821 damage. Actually, the damage would have been even double that, as the enemy succeeded in a strength saving throw.

By comparison: the best weapon you can find at level 1 deals 2d6 slashing and 1d4 fire damage, so a maximum of 16 damage.

If the owl bear hasn’t been enlarged, the attack is likely in the 100 range (via reddit.com). The damage is said to scale with vertical distance. A user suspects that the damage increases by 1d6 every 10 feet.

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Since Baldur’s Gate 3 follows the D&D rules, weight likely also plays a role. The heavier the falling object, the higher the damage.

Druids can obtain the owl bear early in the game. From level 6 they can transform into the massive creature. There is even a cute owl bear cub that you can take as a companion if you rescue it.

The community is excited about the tactic

In the comments section, many players are excited about the possibilities the game offers. They didn’t know such a tactic was even possible and had instead struggled to diminish the ranks of enemies with other attacks.

We’ve picked some quotes reflecting the enthusiasm of the players:

  • Alaerei: ‘Okay, that was damn impressive, Lmao.’
  • No-Werewolf5615: ‘And I thought I had killed him quickly. So much for Astarion, the owl bear is the new surprise attack.’
  • Forgotten_Wings: ‘A certified D&D moment. I love this game.’

And just as the users in the comments section feel, so do other players in many areas of Baldur’s Gate 3. A German strategy expert explains what makes Baldur’s Gate 3 so special for him:

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WoW: Tank holds his group hostage, extorts gold to complete a dungeon

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In World of Warcraft, a Paladin and a Death Knight extorted their dungeon group together. They demanded gold, otherwise, they would leave the group. A player shared the action on Reddit and it became the top thread with over 1,300 upvotes. Meanwhile, the Paladin was kicked out of his guild.

What exactly did the Paladin do? On August 13, a group set out together into the Keystone dungeon Brackenhide Hollow at +16 level. Before the final boss, the Retri Paladin demanded that the group pay him and the tank 50,000 gold, otherwise, they would not finish the run.

In a Keystone dungeon, players cannot be invited afterward, and a tank is absolutely necessary. Therefore, such an extortion attempt is promising. However, the group refused to pay. The Paladin and the Death Knight left the dungeon afterward.

However, the action did not end well for the Paladin. Although his name was censored on Reddit, it was shared on Twitter. Several users report that he was subsequently kicked out of his guild. The guild leader even reportedly celebrated this solemnly.

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Criticism of the Player, but also of Game Design

How did the action go down on Reddit? Logically, not well. Users demanded that the group report the players so that they are banned for extortion. Some researched and found the player’s profile on Raider.io, a tool to check progress in instances.

There, the tank and the Paladin have since made their profiles private or changed their names.

Others joke that the two players sacrifice 30 minutes of their life just to end up with gold worth 1.50 to 2 dollars. One could easily surpass that even with minimum wage, buy gold through the coins, and not risk one’s account for such nonsense.

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However, there is also criticism of Blizzard itself:

  • On the one hand, permanent bans should follow for such actions, which, however, do not happen or rarely occur.
  • On the other hand, it is simply poor game design that players cannot be invited to these dungeons afterward. This system invites bad players to exploit it.

What do you think would be the appropriate punishment for such behavior?

By the way, the next patch in WoW is scheduled for release in September. You can find out what it brings here: WoW: Fyrakk’s Wrath is coming soon – Patch 10.1.7 is already coming in September.

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Players celebrate a dungeon in Diablo 4 because there are finally enough monsters in it: „This is now your benchmark, Blizzard“

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The low opponent density has long been a problem for fans of Diablo 4: too few enemies, too sprawling dungeons. Blizzard has made several adjustments here and apparently found a good point now, at least in some of the dungeons.

What kind of dungeon is this?

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What has been improved in the dungeons: In a thread on Reddit, a player praises the opponent density in the dungeons after a multi-week break and receives a lot of support. In fact, this problem has significantly improved since the release of Diablo 4.

Blizzard completely changed the nightmare dungeons some time ago and reduced the difficulty, for example. In summary: The difficulty is now about 30 levels easier. Additionally, the number of opponents in the dungeons has been increased several times – at least in nightmare dungeons.

At the same time, the amount of experience gained there has been increased. Leveling up in this endgame content is now significantly faster and more pleasant, without annoying players at lower levels with impossible dungeons.

Season 1 also had to deal with criticism:

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“Even if they’re not optimal, they’re fun”

Players praise that the design of these dungeons is simply fun. Even if, as a hardcore min-maxer, one might not be able to get the most XP per hour here: the dungeons are enjoyable. The thread creator himself says:

Dude, activating a connection shrine and just jumping through the WHOLE dungeon from pack to pack is new. Normally I get one [shrine], float through empty space for 30 seconds, and then kill a pack before [the buff] disappears.

Other players agree, and they have even nicknamed the dungeon “Dopamine Tunnel”. The design of the mentioned dungeons is simply successful as it is now: little backtracking, many opponents, constant action.

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Blizzard had to face a lot of criticism shortly after the release due to features that are actually characteristic of an action RPG. The loot was boring, and there was a lack of enemies to kill in the dungeons.

The dissatisfaction of the players went so far that one even took the trouble to statistically evaluate the dungeons – only to conclude that actually more running was done than fighting:

Is Diablo 4 a “no-action RPG?” – Player has calculated surprising numbers regarding nightmare dungeons

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Baldur’s Gate 3: These are all quests that fail if you take too long

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a ton of quests, but some of them can fail if you dawdle. Players have compiled a list of which quests those are.

How can quests fail?

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to rest. However, a long rest ends the day, which can cause quests to fail.
  • However, there are certain triggers. For instance, you can take as much time as you want to explore each of the 3 acts. Only when a certain point is reached does the time run out.
  • On Reddit, a player has gathered information from dozens of others and listed the quests that can fail if you dawdle too much.

These quests can fail: We have translated the list from Neville_Lynwood for you here and added information in some places. However, it’s not possible to keep the list completely spoiler-free. Those who want to explore the game entirely for themselves should skip the spoiler boxes here. There is more information below.

A general note: not only a rest can advance the time. For some quests, it may even be enough if you visit the camp or leave the area too often. We have confirmed many of the quests already, but not all.

Act 1
  • True Soul Nere in the Underdark: Nere and the gnomes die if you rest for too long or leave the area as soon as you learn about the collapse.
  • Owlbear: In the quest where you can get the owlbear cub, the owlbear is killed by goblins if you do not solve the task yourself before a long rest.
  • Druid’s Ritual: If you do not stop Kagha or bring Halsin back, the grove will be sealed off after some time. The exact number of rests is still unclear.
  • Lae’zel and the Githyanki: If you do not free Lae’zel yourself, she will be gone after a long rest, and you will find her corpse later. The same happens if you visit the camp after the cutscene at the mountain pass. You can resurrect the corpse.
  • Halsin: Halsin will free himself if you start the attack on the grove or kill all 3 leaders before talking to him.
  • Waukeen’s Rest: All people in the inn burn if you do not free them immediately upon entering the area.
  • Examine the Beach: If you rest after starting the quest or finish the grove quest, the harpies will kill the young tiefling if you do not free him first.
  • Arabella: The tiefling girl will be killed by Kagha if you do not save her. The exact timer is not yet known.
  • Caravan Raid: The guards are dead if you rest for too long after discovering the gnoll attack.
  • Tiefling Bard: If you want to learn the songs from the bard, you must do so before the goblin attack.
  • Gnome at the Windmill in the Destroyed Village: The gnome disappears if you find him and rest for too long.
  • Tiefling at the Telescope (no quest): A cave troll kills the tiefling woman if you do not save her. The troll moves as soon as you discover it.
Act 2
  • Inn of the Last Light: All NPCs there are dead or taken over if you take a long rest after the quest with the Night Song. This also includes Jaheria, one of the possible companions.
  • Prisoners in the Towers: The gnomes (and possible other prisoners) will be killed if you do not rescue them. The exact timer is unknown.
Act 3
  • Headlines in the Newspaper: If you take a long rest after starting the quest, the press will report poorly about you.
  • Kidnapping: Orin kills the refugee girl and your companion if you take too much time. If you complete the Tribunal quest, the timer should disappear.
  • Execution of the Prisoners: Florric will be executed after 5 days.
  • Gortash’s Coronation: If you kill Orin first, everyone except Gortash and his guards will die after a while. Exact number of days unknown.

If you know any more quests or can provide some of the numbers here, feel free to leave us a comment. We will try to keep the list as up to date as possible.

A short rest helps you heal without wasting time:

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A useful feature can make your life in Baldur’s Gate 3 much easier

Resting and Healing as a Story Feature

If you want to prevent too much time from passing in the game, you should take a short rest more often. However, keep in mind that you can only do this 2 times a day. So plan your rests well.

Alternatively, you can heal with spells, potions, and even certain foods. Raspberries, for example, can be consumed for health points.

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Also, it is helpful to rotate the characters. Leave injured companions at the camp and take those who are still fresh with you. Depending on the group, you may need shorter rests: Fighters and Warlocks, for example, are back to full strength after each short rest, making them ideal beginner classes.

Lastly, many players say that such time-sensitive quests are part of the story. Even heroes cannot achieve everything in one day, and if someone dies because of this, it is tragic but part of their story. Deciding when to rest or when to push through injured is part of the role-playing experience.

Alternatively, you can simply ignore what happens to the people around you. But then you have to live with the consequences:

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I tested what may be the best gaming keyboard and it costs only 100 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

With the Akko 3068 B-Plus, there is a small gaming keyboard with many premium features. But is the keyboard really as good as it looks on paper? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the keyboard for you.

Which keyboard is it about? With the Akko 3068 B-Plus, the manufacturer Akko offers a small 65-% format keyboard. Therefore, it does not have a number pad or function keys (F-keys). The keyboard can be used wirelessly, offers swappable Hotswap switches, and PBT keycaps.

But is all this enough for a recommendation? I have tested the keyboard extensively and will tell you whether purchasing the Akko 3068 B-Plus could be worthwhile for you.

Who tested it?

I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have a passion for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO since 2019. Especially gaming mice are among my absolute favorites. In addition to the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck.

Caseking provided me with the Akko 3068 B-Plus for testing.

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Features and technical details:
Design/Interfacewireless (Bluetooth, wireless) and wired
Key typemechanical switches (Jelly Purple)
programmable keysYes
LightingYes
CompatibilityPC (with software)
Package contentskeyboard, switch and keycap mounting tool, extra PBT keycaps in yellow, manual
Special features65-% design with arrow keys
Price (RRP)99.99 Euros
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Package contents, design and construction

What does the package include? In the box, besides the keyboard, you will also find some other keycaps. For example, an extra spacebar, yellow escape and arrow keys, and different sized enter keys.

The additional enter keys are actually not very helpful, as they do not fit a keyboard with a German ISO layout. A wrist rest is not included in the package.

Akko 3068 B-Plus package contents
Akko 3068 B-Plus package contents: Plenty of accessories if you want to change keycaps or even switches.

How is the keyboard constructed? The keyboard comes in a 65-% design. The keyboard ends to the right of the arrow keys and does not provide a function key row (F keys). The USB-C cable can be detached from the back, and the model can be used wirelessly via Bluetooth or a wireless adapter.

Not only can you change the keycaps, but you can also swap the switches. Because Akko uses so-called Hotswap switches.

What does the keyboard look like? The keyboard comes in a simple black, the keycaps vary between black and dark gray. The switches are completely covered by the keycaps. With the included keycaps, you can give the keyboard a yellow touch. This actually looks pretty good.

The supplied keycaps are not transparent. The keyboard lights up in colorful and beautiful colors, but in the dark, you can only see the silhouette of the keycaps, not the lettering. However, you can generally replace the keycaps with transparent keycaps at any time.

Manufacturers like HyperX, SteelSeries, or Corsair now offer all PBT keycaps in German ISO-DE format.

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The gaming keyboard from Akko with yellow keycaps.

Build quality

The keyboard uses a pure plastic body without metal. In a price category under 100 Euros, I do not expect an aluminum coating or metal reinforcement.

It is positive to note that I can almost fully disassemble the keyboard: The cable, the keycaps, and the switches are all detachable and replaceable. In case of a defect, I can therefore quickly replace certain parts myself. Moreover, Akko uses PBT material for the keycaps. This feels much more valuable in everyday use than ABS keycaps. Additionally, PBT keycaps do not look worn out after just three days, as if I had been using the keyboard for months.

Software

The Akko 3068 B-Plus uses the “Akko Cloud Driver” software. The performance of the software is mediocre and quite slow. However, this is usually not a major problem in everyday life, as the keyboard also works without software.

I find it annoying that there is no battery level indicator in the software. Otherwise, the software is clear and fully in German.

Macros can be set up easily, and drivers for the keyboard can be updated without problems. However, with a RAM load of 250 MB, the software is not exactly slim either.

Akko Software 01
Unremarkable, but clear: The software from Akko.

On the next page, you can read all about the ergonomics and the keys of the keyboard. In the conclusion, you can find out who I can recommend the keyboard to.

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New shooter on Steam looks like Doom Guy in Cyberpunk 2077, is well received right away

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The new first-person shooter “Turbo Overkill” on Steam is reminiscent of DOOM in a cyberpunk world and is really well received by FPS fans. Warning: The brutal game is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

What kind of game is this? Turbo Overkill was released on August 11 and was developed by Trigger Happy Interactive. The publisher is Apogee Entertainment. In the first-person shooter, you play as Johnny Turbo, a bloodthirsty machine, half human, half metal (via Steam).

Using the chainsaw that has been attached to Johnny Turbo’s shin, as well as the hidden mini-rockets in his robotic arm, players cut through enemies in Turbo Overkill.

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The brutal ego shooter Turbo Overkill on Steam in the trailer

Chainsaw leg, grappling hook, and flying cars

In Turbo Overkill, you play as the murderous machine Johnny Turbo, who has returned to his hometown of Paradise and must discover that the population is possessed by Syn, a faulty AI and her army (via Steam).

Johnny Turbo takes on the goal of destroying Syn. To assist, players in Turbo Overkill utilize the handy chainsaw leg of the main character, the mini-rockets in his robotic arm, and other brutal weapons.

With mechanics like wall-running and dashing, you build up enormous speed. And with the grappling hook, you can swing around like Spider-Man. Alternatively, you can also simply use the hoods of flying cars for movement.

The game also features collectible items that enable certain weapon mods – including triple monster speed and insta-kill. Killing bosses is particularly worthwhile, as this grants you special abilities and upgrades.

96% positive reviews on Steam

This is how Turbo Overkill is received on Steam: Since its release on August 11, the first-person shooter has recorded over 2,000 ratings – of which 96% are positive. Players are reminded of DOOM. Additionally, the cyberpunk style of the game is praised.

Here are a few opinions from users on Steam:

  • Eric Cartman: “The world didn’t know it needed a low-poly cyberpunk game that functions like Doom Eternal with wall-running until it got one. This game is incredible, just like the developer. He has always kept the community updated on his Discord server and has always taken feedback. Turbo Overkill deserves all the love and attention.”
  • Null: “Fast, chaotic, bloody, and a love letter to the cyberpunk genre. If you have even the slightest interest in shooters, you must try this game!!”
  • postaled: “As a self-proclaimed ‘FPS veteran,’ all I can say is… holy sh…!”
  • Keldohead: “Brilliant old-school shooter with one of the most precise controls since Doom Eternal.”
  • Fritzbube: “If Doom and Blade Runner had a baby on steroids. Anyone who loves 90s-style games MUST play this!”
  • Nico: “A game that can impress with a combination of Doom x64 and Ghostrunner, as well as just a great soundtrack/sound design. I love everything about this game.”
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On Steam, you currently get Turbo Overkill for an introductory offer of €14.27. The offer ends on August 18, after which the first-person shooter will cost €16.79. To get a glimpse, you can first download the demo.

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5 series if you need a break from Baldur’s Gate

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is all the rage, and countless players are soaking up the world and atmosphere of the game. If you’re also keen on a similar atmosphere outside of the game, we have a list of series and movies for you.

This list consists of series that are not necessarily classic fantasy but at least offer a similar atmosphere around companions and adventures. We present you a mix of anime, animation, and live-action.

This is not a ranking, but a list of recommendations. If you have any movie or series recommendations that more or less fit Baldur’s Gate, feel free to share them with us in the comments.

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The Legend of Vox Machina

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The Legend of Vox Machina – Trailer for the animated DnD adventure

What kind of series is this? The world of Vox Machina is based on Dungeons and Dragons and an existing role-playing campaign called Critical Role, which you can find on YouTube. The animated series follows a group of different heroes.

These heroes are known classes that you would also find in a DnD campaign. The dynamic of the group is in focus and is the highlight of the story. Despite its appearance, the series is not for children and tells an adult story with partially explicit depictions of combat and violence.

You can find a list of classic fantasy series here:

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What kind of series is this? The series belongs to the popular isekai genre. Our protagonist ends up in the game in which he was incredibly skilled. The popular MMO was supposed to be shut down, but Momonga simply doesn’t log out and finds himself in a world where he is the seemingly invincible Ainz Ooal Gown.

However, since his character is already incredibly strong, he neither has to level up nor train. His party full of NPCs develops their own personalities, and Momonga is confronted with a world he knows very well. Animated by the good studio Madhouse, the series also looks really good, making every battle exciting despite the main character’s overwhelming strength.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: I really wanted to be wicked, but the game fully rubs it in me

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers many ways to approach the game. Whether good or evil, stealthy or straightforward: everyone has their own path. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is currently trying a sneakily evil run and has to swallow hard quite often…

For well over 10 years, I have been playing pen & paper and for a few years almost exclusively evil characters. It simply fits better in a dirty, unfair world when you give in to the lack of laws and control.

A quick stab in the throat usually ends a quarrel faster and more pleasantly than a night in jail. At least for me. Accordingly, I told myself during my first playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 that I want to see the insane murderer, the “Dark Urge.”

Apart from a few pretty nasty scenes, which have a certain grotesque humor, I rarely encountered the “obligation” to be evil. It really got bad when I consciously let myself be tempted to commit dark deeds.

The game does not tire of reminding me that I am behaving morally absolutely unjustifiably. And to an extent that shows: Larian wants you to really be aware of how evil you are. The choice is not simply a conversation option; it is a commitment.

SPOILER WARNING! I will touch on events in Act 1 and Act 2 as well as the personal development of the Dark Urge and Shadowheart. If you don’t want to know anything about that, you should not continue reading. Instead, you can find out here how I am currently playing my rogue. And a bit of bear sex as a buffer:

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Every misdeed is held against me – and harshly

The Dark Urge made me kick a squirrel so hard against a tree that it leaves a bloody mush and Gale ends up losing his hand. That cost me permanently a companion that I can no longer get.

Both are still situations in which I had to laugh despite the macabre circumstances. Brutal, but somehow also funny. But then I stood before an important decision: do I save the refugees in the Emerald Grove, or do I betray them and slaughter them all?

My plan was to recruit the Drow Minthara as a companion. Nevertheless, I did everything I could to save the refugees, with the result that it simply was not possible. I had to kill them all. Not even “non-lethal attacks” helped.

A difficult decision, especially since at the end of the slaughter a cave full of civilians awaits, who only flee and do not defend themselves. They also have to die to complete the quest. I know two of them: a loving couple that wanted to build a new life together.

At one point, I had to pause the game for a moment and take a breath. A gang of children is hiding underground. Thieves, whose guild I even sponsored. Here too, no one survived: the goblins killed them all. Even the nice bard was involved, whom I had fallen a bit in love with – apparently as a last line of defense against the killers.

Curiosity drove me to loot. The children all had toys with them. Just that caused a queasy feeling. It really got ugly when I found a letter from one of the children. I had saved the little guy just before from harpies. To him, I was a “lucky adventurer,” he wanted to be like me. I was his idol – and then his executioner.

“Hey, do you remember the child you killed?”

That alone was hard stuff. Really, really hard stuff. But Baldur’s Gate 3 is merciless. I have come to terms with my decision: it is an evil walkthrough, so I am evil.

Shortly thereafter, I found myself in the Underdark and near the River Styx, which transports the souls of the dead through various realms. Here I find a bottle message from a tiefling boy. His name happened to stick in my mind: he was also a victim at the slaughter fest.

The letter is addressed to his father. The boy hopes to reunite with him in Baldur’s Gate as soon as he arrives there, speaks of his wishes and dreams when he gets to the big city. Apparently, he tells all of this to his dead father.

Baldurs Gate 3 Donis Letter

None of these dreams will ever come true, I have taken them from him. Not directly with my blade, but still, I was the one who opened the gate for the goblins.

Maybe it’s better this way, Cortyn:

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So much violence and death, and for what?

The decisions gnaw at me again and again, but the further I progress in the game, the better I cope with it. Because: it is what my character would do. He is power-hungry, seeks revenge, power at any cost.

I give in to the Dark Urge, have to kill bloodthirstily for it. One night, a bard visits my camp, which I gut. The reward comes a few hours later: a new combat form, a bestial demon that tears everything apart.

And my companions agree. Astarion, Minthara, Shadowheart and Lae’zel are still following me. All the others have fled. And they like my path so much that they even want to sleep with me. I’ve created an absolutely evil group.

Baldurs Gate 3 Dark Urge final form
So, do you recognize me? Tip: I am not the Drow in the background.

I even help Shadowheart murder a defenseless angel to claim the power of her goddess for herself. A dark crusade against Selûne and the church of Shar begins, Shadowheart wants to “purify” her own community. A hard step, but one that fits perfectly into my story.

Whenever I have time off, I look forward to experiencing more of the world, want to know how it continues. At the same time, I struggle every second of the game with myself about how far I am really willing to go.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is rated 18 and for good reason. The game tells adult stories that go far beyond: “Haha, they have sex without censorship!” Rarely do I experience storytelling in a game that comes close to that of my favorite authors. Larian has succeeded. Hats off.

By the way, the Dark Urge is a role that has excited many people in our editorial team. What that says about us… I don’t know. At least Schuhmann likes it:

I started Baldur’s Gate 3 twice and was disappointed: Only when I did what many warn against, it pleased me

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„I tremble when I see packages in front of my door“ A woman receives more than 50 parcels from Amazon that she did not order

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

A woman receives an endless flow of packages from Amazon, even though she hasn’t ordered anything. In addition, she is supposed to pay for the costs. MeinMMO explains what might be behind it.

What are these packages? Anca Nitu, a woman from the Canadian city of Langley, reports a flood of unwanted shipments. Almost daily she finds a new Amazon package in front of her door. In the last 2 months, Nitu is said to have received over 50 such parcels.

Most of the packages contain women’s shoes that Nitu did not order. Nevertheless, she is supposed to pay over 300 Canadian dollars in cash on delivery fees to United Parcel Service (UPS). This is equivalent to just over 200 euros. There could be a nasty scheme behind this (via 3DJuegos).

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What is going on with the packages? The exact reason for the unusual problem is not known, but Nitu suspects that third-party sellers on Amazon are using her address to get rid of their goods.

Because the Canadian realized that the packages, besides the shoes, all contained a return slip. Apparently, customers from North America wanted to return their shipments, but instead of landing in a warehouse, they ended up in front of Nitu’s door.

What is behind this? The Better Business Bureau (BBB), a non-profit consumer organization, suspects a return scheme. Merchants, usually from countries like China or India, could be avoiding shipping and storage fees by listing a private residence for returns.

Because third-party sellers using Amazon’s fulfillment centers are required to pay for shipping, handling, and returning products.

If an Amazon customer wants to return their order, merchants, according to the BBB, could try to save money by providing a private return address instead of having to pay for overseas shipping (via CBC).

For Nitu, the constant deliveries represent a huge psychological burden. “I tremble when I see packages in front of my door,” she says to CBC. “They just keep coming, and it doesn’t stop.”

Due to the stress, she has lost her appetite and has trouble sleeping. She complains about the lack of support from Amazon and UPS.

UPS behaves “unreasonably;” Amazon initiates “corrective actions”

How is the affected person proceeding? Nitu says she is contesting the fees from UPS, but they are behaving “completely unreasonably”: “I tried to explain the situation, and they were not exactly nice, to put it mildly.”

UPS did not give an official statement to CBC. However, the BBB reported that it supports the correspondence between Nitu and the central office of the package service.

The Canadian also contacted Amazon directly, but despite numerous emails and hours of phone conversations with customer service, she has been unable to stop the flow of packages.

She has already filed a report with the RCMP, the so-called “Mounties.” However, they do not know where to start with the investigation, according to Nitu. Therefore, they advised her to open and dispose of the packages.

Amazon stated to CBC that the affected person can use the form Report unwanted packages. The case is in progress, and corrective actions are being initiated. However, as of August 9, 2023, the problem has still not been resolved.

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Diablo 4: Couple seeks “the laziest build” to relax while gaming

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

There are players in Diablo 4 who want to get the best out of their builds to quickly and effectively reach the endgame. However, a couple simply wants to play casually and is looking for particularly easy builds that require as little effort as possible.

On Reddit, the user Draimon asked on August 10 about the “laziest build” in Diablo 4. He and his wife want to play casually while discussing their day and thinking as little about the game mechanics as possible.

To avoid making the initial leveling unnecessarily difficult, you should actually play on World Tier 1:

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Diablo 4: That’s why you shouldn’t play on World Tier 2

“Focusing on the game is not the main goal”

In the post from August 10, Draimon asks on Reddit what the “laziest build” in Diablo 4 is. He plays with his wife while they talk about their day and smoke a deeply relaxing cigarette.

So he wonders, “which builds would be more fun if focusing on the game is not really the main objective.” (via Reddit). The couple’s goal is to “slowly progress through Nightmare dungeons. The idea is to reach the endgame maybe by the end of a season, but without rushing.”

Draimon recently played a “HotA Barbarian.” The Hammer of the Ancients or HotA (Hammer of the Ancients) is a Barbarian build, with which you can slam your sacred hammer on surrounding enemies.

But even then he has to think too much when the cigarette is a bit too relaxing. He’s looking for a build that requires as little player action as possible. Fortunately, the Reddit community has helpful ideas.

Minion builds for “brain-dead playing”

These are the community’s suggestions: One of the top comments with 400 upvotes comes from the user deleteitmatt. He writes: “I like Necro minion builds for ‘brain-dead’ playing!” (via Reddit).

Mugho55 agrees. With one of the malevolent hearts, he wouldn’t even have to press a button during events. The “Bound Heart of the Sacrilege” automatically activates equipped corpse skills as soon as you come close to a corpse with your Necromancer:

Also, the user datlj finds his Necro build pretty “brainless.” With his gloves, he can spam the corpse explosion – he doesn’t even need essence for that. Just keeping track of his 12 minions can sometimes be difficult.

Other users suggest the Necro as the perfect class for “lazy gameplay.” By equipping certain skills, the sacrilegious hearts, and the minions, you don’t have to do much anymore.

Editor Maik from MeinMMO also relies on a minion build, which he has worked on for quite a while.

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A user adds in the comments that it is really fun to “do nothing and still win. It is very satisfying in a strange way.”

Draimon seems to have found interest in the Necromancer gameplay and comments: “I think a Necro minion build will be my next co-op character next season.”

Three builds for the Necromancer are currently considered the best in Diablo 4. We have listed them and summarized what makes them so special:

Diablo 4: The 3 best builds for the Necromancer in Season 1 overview

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An almost forgotten movie with Jude Law promised us the future of gaming 24 years ago and is free on Amazon Prime

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

On Freevee, you can watch the sci-fi movie “eXistenZ” from 1999 for free on Amazon Prime. It revolves around an extraordinary form of virtual reality gaming.

What kind of movie is eXistenZ? The film combines sci-fi with horror elements and is set in a dystopian future where virtual reality games are a popular form of entertainment.

In addition to lead actress Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hollywood stars Jude Law, Ian Holm, Willem Dafoe, and Sarah Polley are also in the cast.

The futuristic console takes some getting used to

How is the future of gaming portrayed? The main character is the famous game designer Allegra Geller. She developed the hyper-realistic VR game called eXistenZ.

The special thing about it is that players are connected to an organic console via a sort of umbilical cord, making the gaming experience even more immersive.

However, this increasingly leads to a merging of the game world and reality for the users, causing them to eventually question what is actually real.

While today we put on VR headsets instead of wiring ourselves directly to the PS5, the film addresses a theme that is still relevant today.

How can you watch the movie for free? You can watch eXistenZ for free on Freevee, a video platform from Amazon. There is only one catch: commercials will be played.

If you want to watch the movie with ads, you can go directly to the Freevee Amazon page of eXistenZ here.

If you are already using the Amazon Prime Video app, you can also access the movie for free through it.

Our colleagues at Filmstarts recommend you quickly watch a sci-fi action movie on Amazon Prime Video before it leaves the subscription.

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What is Freevee? Freevee is a free, ad-supported streaming service offered alongside Amazon Prime Video (via amazon).

Viewers do not have to pay anything to watch the series and movies offered on Freevee – but they do have to put up with ads. The service can also be used without an Amazon Prime subscription.

Another sci-fi movie also dealt with a topic that is more relevant today than ever:

For Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator has become a reality: “It is no longer a fantasy or futuristic”

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“Baldur’s Gate 3 is for me what gaming should be” – German strategy expert explains what makes the RPG so good

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 4 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes the gaming world by storm. Strategy expert Maurice Weber explains in his latest YouTube video what makes the RPG so good. You can find details on MeinMMO.

Who is the German strategy expert?

Here you can see the release teaser for Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: The release teaser for the new role-playing game for PS5 and Steam

“A truly beautiful all-in-one package”

What does Maurice Weber say? The German strategy expert Maurice Weber uploaded a YouTube video about Baldur’s Gate 3 on August 10. In this video he shares his enthusiastic first impressions as well as his thoughts on the gameplay, story, and strategic elements of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here’s why the game is so good according to Maurice Weber:

Baldur’s Gate 3 is once again a game that ignores many modern trends and instead dares to captivate players with depth and ambition, with its own vision and endless, fascinating discoveries. It is a €60 package where we simply receive a huge, high-quality, great game. One that does not work on the principle of immediately squeezing the next money from us – for example, through skins, season passes, and battle passes […].

Maurice Weber

Complex rules can be daunting, but it’s worth it

Baldur’s Gate 3 is an incredibly extensive game with complex “Dungeons & Dragons” rule sets. Especially for players unfamiliar with D&D, getting started may require an adjustment period. Why it’s still worth it, Maurice Weber explains:

[…] Baldur’s Gate 3 takes you seriously on a gameplay level. It trusts us – not a game that is smoothed over and sanitized […]. It offers a complex set of rules and a huge sandbox of skills and possibilities if you engage with it […]. It also took me a while. Every situation can be approached in dozens of different ways.

Maurice Weber

Not only strategy but also a multifaceted story: In addition to its strategic gameplay, Baldur’s Gate 3 also offers a massive, captivating story. Among the many elements that make the game so special, Maurice has a particular fondness for a seemingly small nuance: the inspirations that are rewarded when players deeply immerse themselves in their character’s role:

I was continually surprised by wonderful moments. I play a man of noble descent, and the game actually rewards me when I interrupt a group member and take over their dialogue […]. This way, you not only have different experiences but also real incentives to play differently and are rewarded for truly merging with your role […].

Maurice Weber
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Larian has ‘cool ideas and the courage to implement them’

Maurice Weber also emphasizes that Larian Studios has considered serious stories in Baldur’s Gate 3. According to him, Larian Studios brings interesting premises, unique character stories, and fascinating thought experiments into the game, which you must then confront. He also says:

Larian Studios has cool ideas and the courage to implement them and pursue them consistently, without fear that someone might find it strange. Apparently, we don’t find it strange, but rather great, and we enthusiastically engage with it. A game like Baldur’s Gate 3 has to fascinate for people to engage with the extent of this world and its rules – it achieves that. It offers so much freedom: not only in combat but also in dialogues […].

Maurice Weber

The strategy expert is thoroughly enthusiastic about Baldur’s Gate 3. He describes the game as a true cornucopia of content and raves about how the endless fascinating discovery possibilities make him stumble through the game world with the childlike excitement of a child. The joy of what might be discovered next reminds him of his time as a ten-year-old when he enthusiastically played Baldur’s Gate 2.

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A “work of art” with minor flaws

In addition to his enthusiasm, he also shares some not-so-perfect aspects of Baldur’s Gate 3. Among other points, he addresses the following in his video on YouTube:

  • It is often cumbersome; the camera annoys him
  • The inventory and inventory management
  • Switching group members
  • Sometimes group members move strangely; sometimes they get stuck
  • Sometimes the AI bugs a little

Despite the mentioned points, he forgives the developers:

It is just the price the game pays for its huge abundance of complex possibilities. For me, Baldur’s Gate 3 is what gaming should be. A work of art made by people who had their own vision and carried it out – regardless of what any market research trends say. It is so nice to see […], that something like this can still be successful these days.

Maurice Weber

You can find his complete opinion on Baldur’s Gate 3 on his YouTube channel.

Maurice Weber has already made plans for his next run of Baldur’s Gate 3, even though he is still far from completing his first playthrough. He is determined to explore even more this time and discover what he missed last time. You can follow his exciting journey on his Twitch channel.

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Disclaimer: Maurice Weber is one of the authors and talents of Webedia. GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO are part of Webedia.
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Diablo 4: Players complained about Shared World – now asking where everyone is?

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

In Diablo 4, there is first a Shared World where players can undertake events together and defeat world bosses. For many, this feature was controversial, and now some are complaining about having to fight almost alone in events.

On Reddit, user Typical-Ad8673 writes on August 12 that he fought alone against a world boss in Diablo 4. Even in the Helltide, he sees hardly any other players. He wonders where they all are.

Even with multiple players, one is kept busy in the fight against the world bosses:

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Diablo 4: Gameplay of the Werewolf Druid against World Boss Ashava

Shared World almost empty in Diablo 4

This is his problem: On Reddit, user Typical-Ad8673 describes on August 12 that he plays “a little every day at different times.” (via Reddit). Despite crossplay, he sees hardly any other players. In one hour, he saw 2 other players in the Shared World in the area of the Helltide.

He also had to interrupt a Legions event in the Shared World because no other player joined. And that, even though he plays on the seasonal realm. Yet the first season just started on July 20.

Finally, Typical-Ad8673 notes in his post that he is waiting for the release of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5.

And where are all the others now? The comment with the most upvotes comes from xXxmilkdrinkerxXxx. His brief answer to that: “Baldur’s Gate.” (via Reddit). Many users concur. “We’ll see each other in September on PS5,” replies Fancy-Farmer-4798.

Others note that the number of players is related to the world level. User coopkramer writes that most players are on world levels 3 or 4. He had no problems encountering other people in the Shared World on those levels.

Other users comment that they are already sleeping at the times when the world boss spawns. “We are fathers. We fell asleep,” writes Data_lord. The spawn times are another point of criticism raised by some players.

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Sharp decline in viewer numbers on Twitch

Is Diablo 4 being replaced by Baldur’s Gate 3? Because Blizzard does not publish exact player numbers, this cannot be stated clearly. However, taking a look at the numbers on Twitch, it becomes apparent: The viewer numbers related to Diablo 4 have dropped significantly.

At release, an average of 589,000 people watched streams featuring Diablo 4 (via sullygnome.com). The peak was on June 1 with 937,000 viewers simultaneously. Afterwards, a significant decline in numbers can be seen.

On June 13, the average was 271,000 viewers on Twitch, while on August 3, around 12,000 people were watching streams featuring Diablo 4. On August 12, the average viewer numbers fell to about 8,300. This corresponds to a decrease of 72.6% in the past 30 days.

Baldur’s Gate was finally released on August 3. On that day, around 462,000 viewers were on average in the streams showcasing the new role-playing game (via sullygnome.com). On August 12, an average of approximately 95,000 viewers tuned in.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is also a hit on Steam. At launch, the role-playing game recorded 709,835 players on the platform. It is currently the second largest game on Steam, after CS:GO.

The player numbers surprised everyone; not even the developers expected this:

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes Steam by storm: Team expected 100,000 concurrent players, over 700,000 came

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