About the build diversity in Diablo 4 has been hotly debated at least since the release. Now a comparison is being made to Diablo 3 again, and a player believes: You want the old systems back.
On Reddit, the user Feather_Sigil writes on August 3rd that he feels players do not want to farm gold for hours just to change their builds. They also want to be able to experiment freely and, above all, a greater build diversity.
Players should admit it: They want the systems from Diablo 3 back (via Reddit).
Diablo 4: Immediately activate these 2 settings, otherwise you will miss important equipment values
“Just admit it”
How does the player come to this conclusion? The Reddit post by Feather_Sigil is titled: “Just admit it: You want D3’s skill and respec system.” He summarizes what players of Diablo 4, in his opinion, criticize and demand the most.
He writes in his post:
You don’t want to have to farm gold for hours just to change builds. You want to be able to do it immediately without costs so that you can experiment freely and find out what works best for you and the loot.
You don’t want to wear out your fingers by clicking a skill tree millions of times just to get an illusion of progress. You want to have everything you can do clearly in front of you so that you can easily compare and switch.
(You also don’t want an enormous and incomprehensible skill tree, where you might be able to reset five out of hundreds of nodes, with a whole community required to figure out the optimal paths.)
You don’t want binary skill branches that only change how a skill behaves in the background. You want build diversity. You want 6 variations of each skill that influence how it works in gameplay and how it looks, sounds, and feels.
What other players say about this: Currently, there are over 2,000 comments under the post in which users discuss build diversity and the respec system in Diablo 4. Many users comment that they find reallocating in the Paragon board tedious and would like to save their builds.
Not only the high gold costs are a problem. Clicking each point individually to refund them is even more annoying. The effort is too great for many – so they would rather create a new character than to respec skills and Paragon points.
Players criticize lack of build diversity in Diablo 4
The user nodlimax remembers “heated discussions” he had during the beta in the Diablo 4 forum: “People claimed ‘D4 has more build diversity than D3’, but no one could properly explain how or why.” (via Reddit).
According to nodlimax, Diablo 3 offered more options in builds just through the runes. He also noticed that Barbarian players always equipped the same 6 abilities. “I don’t see where the supposed build variation in D4 is.”
He adds: “It’s the illusion of choice. People aren’t really making decisions, but they think they are, which then makes them think that ‘there is variation’, while in reality, there is hardly any.”
Corwyntt notes that players in Diablo 4 have a choice between two paths for each skill. In Diablo 3, you at least had about five options for a skill. Individual users praise the armory from Diablo 3. It provided enough space to reserve chest slots in the season to switch between classes and different builds – without running into space issues.
Other users write that Diablo 4 does not give enough skill points to level skills up as they wish. Several users add that they wish for unlimited Paragon points, even beyond level 100, so they can still distribute them in the Paragon board.
The discussions about build diversity, Paragon points, and the lack of gold and space for items will probably not stop. Especially on Reddit, there is a lot of complaining about Diablo 4.
A player recently lightened the otherwise negative community with his post:
Baldur’s Gate 3 caused a stir with the famous “bear scene” – now Twitch clips featuring naked heroes from the game are attracting thousands of viewers. What’s behind this is explained by MeinMMO.
What is Baldur’s Gate? Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly anticipated role-playing epic from Larian Studios, has taken the gaming world by storm. The game, officially released on August 3, 2023, immerses players in a rich and immersive fantasy world where they can experience epic adventures and make far-reaching decisions.
Here you get a little insight into the game:
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
Sexual depictions cause a stir
How “liberal” is Baldur’s Gate 3? Besides the gripping quests and breathtaking landscapes, the game has also stirred up controversy with a surprising element – its open stance on nudity and sexual depictions.
Particular attention was drawn to the so-called “bear sex” scene, which had sparked plenty of conversation in the past. This unexpected scene left many players sitting in front of their screens with their mouths agape. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
What surprising feature does the character editor offer? The character editor in Baldur’s Gate 3 is undoubtedly one of the most impressive features of the game. With astonishing depth and variety, it allows players to customize their heroes down to the smallest detail.
But there’s also a cheerful trap lurking here. An enticing button labeled “Hide Clothing” has already embarrassed numerous streamers and players. Carelessly clicking this button results in the meticulously created character suddenly appearing completely naked before the player’s eyes. Panic and awkward silence are often the immediate reactions.
Many streamers think the “Hide Clothing” function means something else
How do streamers react to this situation? The reactions of streamers to the nudity in the character editor of Baldur’s Gate 3 are diverse and often extremely entertaining.
Twitch streamer Etalyx exclaimed with laughter when he saw his character naked for the first time: “WHOA! I thought there had to be something like underwear, dude”. His chat humorously responded, “I wasn’t looking – do that again”.
Also streamer Shroud revealed a lot. “Woah, sorry, I didn’t know we had such an option in this game.” He paused briefly but wanted to pursue it further. “Wait a moment, I need to check”, he joked while continuing to click through.
Similarly reacted the German streamer Inzaynia who wanted to explore the editor further. “I’m interested in this …”, she said while continuing to experiment with settings. “If I give her blue hair now …”. Disappointed that the hair further down, which should also turn blue, remained gray, she kept trying to change their color – unfortunately without success.
The German streamer Maxim, however, quickly clicked through the editor and simply stated dryly at the end: “I’m into little gnomes”.
Countless clips like these are not only flooding the Twitch clips category but also appearing on TikTok – of course, in censored versions. This brings a lot of laughter to the communities, who fortunately take it with humor.
How does Twitch handle this?Twitch has clear guidelines for the portrayal of nudity and sexual content. Although Baldur’s Gate 3 is not currently on the ban list, streamers must be careful to engage with such content for only “as long as necessary” to comply with community guidelines.
What “as long as necessary” means is of course open to interpretation, and many streamers want to explore the editor and their heroes more closely.
Baldur’s Gate 3 may be known for its epic stories and challenging fights, but such unexpected and humorous moments in the character editor bring a whole new dimension to the gaming experience.
Destiny 2 is currently setting the course for its future. It all started with a recent “State of the Game” blog post by Game Director Joe Blackburn. In over 6000 words, he had a lot to announce, from new content to gameplay improvements and criticisms of the Lightfall story. We summarize the most important points from this announcement for you.
What big news did Bungie have to announce? In the current “State of the Game” blog post, Bungie’s Game Director Joe Blackburn and the Bungie team provided insight into the current goals and direction of the space shooter.
A whole range of changes were presented, showing what features and content Guardians can expect in the short and long term.
The power level grind will be suspended again.
A new ritual loot system codenamed “Pathfinder” is on the way.
The annoying quest line for Stasis will be removed, and the ability will finally be available directly.
The PvP will receive a new map and a mode that focuses more on weapons than on skills.
However, for Gambit fans, despite some concessions, bad news was revealed.
In response to the criticism and some key questions from the community, Bungie unfortunately only explains why things are the way they are. We summarize the key points for you in this article.
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Destiny 2: Teaser trailer for the DLC “The Final Form”
10 gameplay changes for upcoming Destiny content
These state-of-the-game announcements are designed to excite Guardians about an exciting future and bring fresh air to Destiny content. Given the mood in the community, players were eager for this statement.
Bungie had the following to announce:
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Power level will not be increased
Those hoping for comprehensive announcements about the power level were disappointed. The Game Director shared that in the upcoming season 22, Guardians will maintain the current maximum power level of 1,810. Automatic leveling via the artifact for challenging content such as Grandmaster raids and dungeons will remain.
New “Pathfinder” quest system introduced
How the “Pathfinder” system will ultimately replace the core ritual loot quests is still in development. But it looks like a complex tree system with flexible paths.
To obtain the desired engram, multiple stops will be required, with the path there seemingly quite flexible.
This would suggest more freedom in gameplay, which Bungie is increasingly granting its Guardians.
This is what the preliminary design of the “Pathfinder” system for loot quests looks like
Three new Strand aspects
The upcoming season 22 will offer three new Strand aspects, one for each class. Hunters will receive the “Whirling Maelstrom” aspect, Titans the “Banner of War” aspect, and Warlocks the “Weavewalk” aspect.
Stasis abilities will be directly available
In season 22, Bungie will also end the Stasis quest on Europa. Instead of having to slog through a lengthy unlocking quest, you can simply fly to Elsie Bray on Europa and equip yourself with the ability through the vendor system. However, ownership of the “Beyond Light” DLC is still required.
Finally, the lengthy Stasis quest is being removed – abilities available directly from the Europa vendor
Free playlist choice for challenges
The weekly challenges can be completed in all ritual playlists starting from season 22.
Players are no longer forced to play strikes, crucible, and Gambit to receive all challenges, but can choose what they like and stick with it.
Favorites option for shaders, ornaments, and emotes
Starting in season 22, players can add up to 100 shaders, ornaments, and emotes to personal favorites. This aims to make the tedious clicking through numerous options easier.
This system will save many Guardians a lot of searching
All changes for the Vanguard
There’s little to announce for strikes in general and Nightfalls, as according to Bungie, the Vanguard playlist is “currently in a stable state with a healthy player population”.
Bungie will permanently adopt the scoring system of the Guardian Games in strikes. It provides score bonuses for performing specific actions to earn medals. This will contribute to the score, making it easier to achieve a high score in the future. However, finisher moves will not earn medals in Nightfalls.
Instead of new strikes, Bungie continues to focus on the battlegrounds of past seasonal activities.
In both season 22 and season 23, Bungie will adopt more battlegrounds into the Nightfall and Grandmaster rotation.
This isn’t well received by everyone: The battlegrounds were a tough challenge and extremely difficult for top players in the last two seasons. Some players have therefore questioned whether they are really a good replacement for traditional strikes. Others, however, feel that they are just right.
These were the updates for PvP
In season 22, a new PvP map called “Multiplex,” which is located in the Vex network, will be released. Bungie stated, however, that you should not expect such new PvP maps very often, as their development pulls resources away from story missions and exotic quests.
The new PvP map “Multiplex” will already be story-relevant in season 22
In season 23, you will then receive another old and revised PvP map – “The Citadel.”
There will be two new modes for the crucible labs:
“Checkmate”: A mode where “intense primary weapon fights can happen more frequently.” Your abilities will recharge more slowly there, special ammo will be harder to obtain, and player health will be increased.
“Relic”: A fun party mode similar to Team Scorched. However, instead of Eliksni rocket launchers, Guardians will face off with relics, such as the Aegis shield from the “Glass Chamber” raid, the Synaptic spear from the “Season of the Resurrected,” or the scythe from the “Season of the Haunted.”
The announced sandbox changes in PvP include modifications to range and zoom stats, as well as significant PvE buffs for hand cannons and swords. Several perks such as “Two-Hit,” “Vengeful Assassin,” and “Under Pressure” are also set to become more useful.
For the “Trials of Osiris,” the PvP endgame, a new armor set will be introduced in season 22. An initial image competes with the wolves from the Iron Banner and showcases the Titan with a bear look.
In the Trials, you will soon be able to become a bear
Other armor sets with playlist themes will no longer be released with each expansion because “these sets had very low acceptance among players in the past, both as base armor and as cosmetic adornment.”
On the other hand, Bungie is improving its systems in collaboration with Battle.net to prevent the escalation or creation of new so-called “burner” accounts and their access to endgame PvP.
However, one thing has also become clear. Bungie sees the key to the health of PvP in Destiny 2 less in new content and more in better player matchmaking, quality-of-life updates, and sandbox tuning.
Gambit will be completely optional in Destiny 2
For Gambit fans, however, Joe Blackburn’s article contained almost only bad news. Bungie will make a few updates for the PvEvP mode, but beyond that, they will not devote more resources to a fundamental overhaul of Gambit.
Gambit will add the old map from the Dreaming City, “Cathedral of the Scars,” with the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape.”
Additionally, Bungie will add more enemies to the mode during the Final Shape era, such as the Radiant Brood of Savathun and the Shadow Legion of Calus.
The old Gambit map “Cathedral of the Scars” returns in the new DLC
There was also more to announce
Alongside these key elements, Bungie also revealed some interesting details about the future.
In season 23, there will be further experiments with seasonal variety and narrative, including the promise of something “completely new and different.”
There will be further optimizations for little-used exotic armor. This information will arrive next week.
The fireteam finder announced for Lightfall will be introduced with season 23. This could become particularly important for “The Final Shape,” as the next point shows.
The climax of “The Final Shape” and thus the end of the first Destiny saga of light and darkness will take place in the raid of the upcoming DLC. There, the Guardians may face the “I will snap you away with a finger” witness directly if nothing unforeseen happens.
In the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape,” there will also be a new weapon class and some other unexpected additions to the arsenal of Destiny 2. It remains unclear whether this also refers to a new class ability from a recently revealed leak.
Although Joe Blackburn’s “State of the Game” post contains some positive announcements, such as quality-of-life improvements and concessions to outdated ritual playlists, the really big revelations are missing.
Especially in the currently difficult time for the loot shooter, which has faced much criticism from the community since the launch of Lightfall, players had hoped for a clearer message from the Game Director on how they intend to deal with this criticism and the increasing dissatisfaction of their players.
However, some Guardians hope that at least on that date, there will be major groundbreaking revelations and surprises. Joe Blackburn already revealed that there will definitely be more information about the anticipated and celebrated return of Cayde-6.
What do you think of the announced changes? Did the “State of the Game” article for Destiny 2 meet your expectations? Which announcement do you like best and which one not? Feel free to leave us a comment on this.
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Today, on August 4, 2023, the big livestream for the new version 4.0 took place in Genshin Impact. During this event, 3 new promo codes (redeem codes) were released, which you can use to secure great rewards in the game.
These are the promo codes from the 4.0 livestream. It’s best to redeem them right away and get the following free rewards:
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For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore
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For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 5x Hero’s Wit
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For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 50,000x Mora
How long are the codes from the 4.0 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as soon as possible, as they are only valid for a short time. Specifically, the codes are active only until August 5, 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC-4).
Here you can find more information about the new characters and banners in version 4.0:
What are promo codes in Genshin Impact? With the help of the codes, you can easily get rewards in the game. Every month and during certain events, new codes are released that are valid for a certain time.
How do you redeem promo codes in Genshin Impact? You can redeem the codes in two ways:
On one hand, you can go directly to the official Genshin Impact website and claim your gifts through the redeem code page.
On the other hand, you can also get the rewards directly in the game by going to settings, selecting account, and choosing “Redeem Now” at the coupon code.
The cozy MMO Palia by Singularity Six is entering closed beta. The game is now available for a limited number of players. How you can join the beta, what the game is about, when the release is, and the reactions to it, you can find out on MeinMMO.
How do I participate in the closed beta? Starting this week, the eagerly awaited cozy MMO Palia invites players to the closed beta. Currently, the beta is available for a limited number of players and only on PC for now.
Invitations to the closed beta are conducted randomly. To have a chance at the closed beta, simply create an account on the Palia website and sign up for the beta (via palia.com).
Alpha testers are lucky. They automatically receive an invitation to the closed beta and can start gameplay directly. If you sign up before October 31, you will receive a unique in-game item during the open beta: the “Kilima Founders Windmill.”
Closed Beta: August 2 to August 10
Open Beta: From August 10
Singularity Six is sending out several waves of invitations to bring more players into the cozy world of Palia. Those who do not receive an invitation can look forward to the open beta. Starting August 10, any player with a Palia account can dive into the feel-good world. The progress made during the beta can be transferred to the final game later.
A short glimpse into the game can be found in the video:
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Everything you need to know about the interesting MMO “Palia” – in 2 minutes
When is the release? Currently, the free-to-play MMO Palia for PC does not have a fixed release date yet. The game, inspired by Animal Crossing, is expected to be released for the Nintendo Switch in Winter 2023.
Cozy MMO with Animal Crossing Flair
Who is Palia interesting for? If you are looking for cozy and social gameplay, then Palia is likely the right MMO for you. Palia offers relaxed and unhurried gameplay, allowing you to take your time. Palia caters especially to players who enjoy immersing themselves in a calm virtual world and want to enjoy social interactions – instead of focusing on hectic battles and quests.
It offers a variety of activities and opportunities to form friendships with NPCs and other players. The emphasis is on everyday activities and social interactions. You can experience the enchanting world at your own pace and shape its story.
Many of these social and cozy aspects immediately remind one of Animal Crossing. So, if you enjoy Animal Crossing, it’s worth taking a look at the world of Palia.
These activities entice you into the feel-good cosmos of Palia:
What are the reactions like? The community’s reactions to Palia are somewhat mixed. Some players wish for more options for skin colors, body types, colors, and hairstyles in character creation.
Rebecca-is-choom wrote on Reddit (via reddit.com): “Why is there no option for pale skin? I love making my character super pale and red-haired. Please add more skin tones.”
Lisertan uploaded extensive feedback on Reddit, including the following opinion (via reddit.com): “The NPCs are fun, and I enjoyed getting to know them (something I thought I would hate, but it’s fun).”
Some users are commenting on the pricing of the free-to-play MMO. RuhbarbOtherwise1391 wrote on Reddit (via reddit.com): “Pricing in the cash shop. I understand this is a free game, and the studio has to make money somehow. 30 dollars for an outfit? I fear people won’t buy it.”
The community’s opinions are divided. What the developers will implement in the end, we will see at the latest by the release.
From August 23 to 27, 2023, gamescom will take place at the exhibition center in Cologne. You can already tackle the interactive role-playing game “EPIX” to increase the anticipation.
Soon it will be time again: gamescom opens for gaming enthusiasts, showcasing new games, old classics, and bringing gamers from around the world together.
If you want to get into the trade fair mood, take a look at the small role-playing game “EPIX” that you can play on the gamescom homepage:
You play as “EPI” and experience adventures in the gamescomVerse – a place of creativity, entertainment, and endless possibilities. Together with your sidekick TL:DR, you solve small puzzles, quests, and are always on the lookout for bugs.
In this text adventure, you will experience a story with EPI, which will receive more chapters in the coming weeks. The “gameplay” expands over time, and once gamescom starts, you can solve quests on-site to gather experience points for EPI.
As a reward, you can expect background images or special avatars. If you buy the “Loot Detector” for 3.99 euros, you can even snag cashable prizes. When you reach level 5 with EPI, you will receive a voucher for 5 euros for gamescomwear.
Free tickets have already been distributed for particularly fast players.
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How does the game work? You need to create an account on the gamescom page and then you can solve quests for which you need to enter specific words. The answers can be found on the homepage.
The first questions include what EPI’s name is, what he doesn’t like, and what his little helper’s name is. For some quests, it is sufficient to take a closer look at the homepage and pages.
This way, you will learn more about gamescom, receive a few small rewards, and perhaps it will help make the time until the trade fair pass a little faster.
Disclaimer: Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) accompanies the great gaming event as the official media partner of gamescom 2023.
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Playing with friends makes Baldur’s Gate 3 really fun. Right? You should be careful, because friends can ruin your save file forever.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive role-playing game with many great stories, and you want to experience as many of them as possible. But if you play with friends, it can lead to problems. In the game’s subreddit, some players report that their save files are now “ruined forever” because they invited other players. We reveal what’s behind it.
What’s the danger? In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, hamburglin reports a bit upset that he accidentally destroyed a friend’s save file.
He only wanted to “quickly join” his friend’s game and see how he was doing. The consequence is, however, that his own created character is now permanently part of his friend’s companion group and cannot be removed from it.
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This can become a problem if you want to travel with the origin characters. Because the character introduced by the friend is now a permanent part of the group and therefore takes up a slot.
It can be even worse if the friend takes control of one of the origin characters when joining the game. Then that origin character also becomes a “player character” and is permanently linked to the group. This closes off some dialogue and story options.
The story of some characters remains closed off when you “block” your entire group.
Big problem with four players: A particular problem arises for co-op players starting with four. Because when everyone brings their own character, the group is already completely filled. You will never need one of the origin NPCs in the group. This, in turn, means that you will not be able to experience many of the NPC quests of these developed characters. Because those who want to experience Shadowheart’s personal story must sometimes also have her in the group. However, this is not possible if the group consists of four standalone heroes.
Although Baldur’s Gate 3 also offers enough content without fully exploring the stories of the origin characters – you should be clear in advance that this option will be denied.
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
Can this be avoided? If you want to keep your save file “clean”, make sure in the options that your game cannot simply be joined by friends or strangers. If it happens that one or more friends unwantedly fill the group, loading a previous save file may help.
In general, it is advisable to open games only for friends who should also play permanently – or to be aware that your friends’ characters will become permanent companions in the group that you cannot get rid of.
Is this intentional? It is not entirely clear. It seems at least strange that even the origin characters permanently become “player characters” when a friend temporarily takes control of them, meaning you can no longer interact with them in conversations.
Whether there will soon be a fix for this or whether the problem is indeed intended game mechanics is not entirely certain. In any case, it seems not to be optimally resolved – as an appropriate warning is also absent from the game.
Whether on Madeira or at the mixing console – These are 5 of the biggest German Twitch streamers
Streamer explains what is really important to her
Will Reved leave Twitch? Currently, the 23-year-old does not plan to leave her streaming home. While she wants to keep that option open, she is “95% sure” that she will not switch for now, the streamer says.
However, Reved also admits to having thought long about a switch and still being “sad” about some of the developments on Twitch. It seems that the decision is not due to a lack of demand, as the 23-year-old hints that she has received an enticing offer.
What kind of deal was that? While Reved does not reveal too much, it appears to have been an offer from an unknown streaming platform that, according to the streamer, also “looks really good”.
Reved also mentions that the platform would offer streamers large sums for a switch. That would be a deal that ensures her financial security. The feeling of no longer having financial pressure is indeed tempting for the streamer.
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Then why doesn’t she switch? Money does not seem to be everything for the 23-year-old. Her priority, Reved explains, is to “first be happy herself” this year. Furthermore, the streamer states that one never knows how the “feeling” on a new platform might be.
Although Reved insists that one should “never say never,” she rules out one thing from the outset: A switch to the controversial competitor Kick is not an option for her.
It is still unknown what that new streaming platform will be, but rumors about possible switches of big German streamers like Trymacs are persistent. The current number 1 in German Twitch is also talking about a switch:
Agent Coulson was originally only supposed to have a small role in Iron Man, as actor Clark Gregg mentioned in an interview. Later, he became a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe.
Actor Clark Gregg made his first appearance as Agent Coulson in Iron Man (2008). There followed more Marvel movies in which the character appeared, culminating in a series in which Clark Gregg got a leading role.
Agent Coulson was originally meant to be a much smaller role, one that didn’t even have a name.
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English trailer for Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr.
“Now I have a name, that’s cool”
Clark Gregg told Cinemablend on March 11, 2019, about the beginnings of his Marvel character.
At first, Agent Coulson was only expected to have minimal screen time. However, the actor was able to impress the film’s decision-makers so well with his interaction with the other actors that they promptly added new scenes for him:
Agent Coulson was a small role, if at all, then two scenes. And they somehow liked the banter. They liked that the presence of S.H.I.E.L.D. was there, and suddenly they added seven more scenes!
After his appearance in Iron Man, the character appeared in several other Marvel films: Iron Man 2 (2010), Thor (2011), and The Avengers (2012). Clark Gregg also returned to his role in Captain Marvel (2019).
With the Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Agent Coulson was even promoted to the main character, who is at the center of events alongside his agent team. The series spanned 7 seasons before it ended in 2020.
The actor reflected that the success of Marvel in recent years lies mainly in the openness. They try out new ideas that end up being well-received, just like in the case of his character:
But I always thought there was a secret, namely that even in those early days there was a trust in the filmmakers, a trust in what they saw.
If they felt something was working, they stuck with it. There’s a kind of flexibility that I believe has as much to do with the longevity of this project as anything else.
Not only in film and television did Agent Coulson become a prominent figure in the MCU. The character also made his debut in the comics in April 2012 in Battle Scars Vol #6 with the nickname “Cheese”.
When another actor talked about his superhero role, he was initially not taken very seriously. Earlier this year, his 3rd solo film hit theaters:
Since July 2023, there is a new routes feature in Pokémon GO. Now a trainer has discovered a route that he cannot possibly complete.
On Reddit, trainers regularly share their experiences and discoveries while playing Pokémon GO, including the Reddit user “Affectionate_Pie”.
Affectionate_Pie has discovered a route that, according to his Reddit post, is eight kilometers long. Furthermore, a screenshot shows that the route does not follow any road or path. Instead, it passes through buildings, crosses a main road, and even cuts across a lake that can be seen at the edge of the image.
As he cannot complete the route as it is, he questions the new feature or the verification of recorded routes in his post and writes, “Who the hell verified this 8 km route?”
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How do other trainers react to the route? In the comments on Reddit, users primarily make fun of the route and its course.
One trainer jokes, “What’s the problem? Just go straight through the building and cross the highway, easy-peasy.” Another player adds, “Then you just have to walk over the bottom of a lake.”
Individual users also comment on speculations about how the route could have come about. Besides gameplay glitches and cheating, one player speculates that the route may have been recorded while the person was sitting on a plane. Or the phone was attached to a drone, writes another.
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Creating routes and finding new pathways
What is the deal with the routes?Routes are a new feature that Niantic introduced in Pokémon GO in July 2023. The new feature allows players to record a route while walking and submit it for verification.
If Niantic releases a route after verification, it will be displayed in the game as a route. The goal is for players to help each other find new paths that they can use for walks and hikes—or to leave their cars for the first time in 7 years while playing:
By walking a route, trainers receive buddy candies and an XP bonus for the first route of the day. Additionally, you earn a buddy heart when you complete a route while out with your buddy Pokémon.
The routes feature can be a great way to discover beautiful paths, but it still has some issues. Shortly after the release of the feature, trainers reported various bugs:
Remnant 2 offers many secrets – not only to get items, but also to unlock classes that you haven’t seen in the game yet. We will show you how to unlock the Intruder and what it can do.
How do I unlock the Intruder in Remnant 2? The Intruder is one of the secret classes you can unlock in Remnant 2. For this archetype, you need to find the wooden knife and bring it to the mystic Wallace. He will then create a new engram for you.
What can the Intruder do? The Intruder focuses on mobile abilities. Evading attacks and deceiving the enemy are among its talents, but it also prefers melee combat. It even receives a bonus for more damage if you have selected the right skill.
How to find the wooden knife
Where can I find the wooden knife? To get the wooden knife, start your journey first in the reality “Losomn” in the area “Community Morrow”. If your campaign does not have this location, you can roll a world with the Community Morrow in adventure mode. Now proceed as follows:
Spawn in Community Morrow and head to the grounds of the Asylum
Look for a shed with a boss in the asylum’s backyard
Defeat the “Sawmaster” boss and collect the “Key of the Asylum (Floor 3)” in his shed
Enter the asylum and open the 3rd floor with your key
Now look for an open window that leads you to a balcony
This balcony has the “Prison Cell Key”
Now go to the basement of the asylum and look for an iron door from which a female voice is heard
You open this door with your new key
Collect the item “Stone Doll of the Night Weaver” from this cell
Continue through Losomn until you reach the area “Golden Chambers” and have to defeat the Red Prince
Once the boss is dead, now look for a room on a lower floor where the Night Weaver is bending over a corpse
Approach and collect the item “Tribute of the Soul Key” from the corpse
Travel back to the Asylum and look for a cocoon in the basement
There you use your Soul Key
Now keep to the right and enter a red glowing cell
There you use the Stone Doll of the Night Weaver to obtain the melee weapon “Dreamcatcher”
Now go to the area “Earth of Seed” in the place “The Corrupt Harbor”
There you need to interact with a mushroom-like corpse using your Dreamcatcher
You now receive the item “Dream of the Wanderer” which you can use right away
You will now be teleported to the same reality, which this time glimmers reddish
Look for the visually same place and defeat the elite boss “Cursed”
After the battle, you will receive the item “Wooden Knife”
Then you bring this knife to the mystic Wallace, who can then craft you the serrated blade of the seed with a few materials. You can equip this blade to activate the Intruder archetype.
How do you find the Intruder? Have you tried it yet or do you prefer to stick to your previous class? Let us know in the comments!
With Baldur’s Gate 3, a new title for PC has been released, which apparently hundreds of thousands have been looking forward to. The servers of Steam and Twitch crashed right at release. What makes it so good?
What kind of game is this?
You play as a hero from the Sword Coast in Baldur’s Gate 3, a world in Dungeons & Dragons.
After a parasite infects you, you must get rid of it – or ally with it.
The tactical RPG focuses on character development, interactions, and combat. Romances are even possible.
The launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 went this well: On August 3, Baldur’s Gate 3 was released on Steam and GOG after being in early access for 3 years. The PS5 version will be released in September.
The game is the top seller worldwide on Steam, even before the long-time popular CS:GO (via Steam).
Directly on the first evening, 471,897 players peaked and currently 359,456 (via steamcharts). Thus, the game on Steam is bigger than Dota 2, only CS:GO has more players.
On Twitch, over 480,000 viewers tuned in at release (via sullygnome).
The ratings speak for themselves as well. With over 18,300 recent reviews on Steam, the game stands at 96% and is thus extremely positive. Including early access, it is at 91% and very positive (via Steam, status August 4, 2023).
Here you can see the launch trailer:
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers freedom and plenty of possibilities
Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered an exceptional game that hundreds of developers have worked on for years to perfect. Tactical role-playing games of this kind are usually more popular in a niche community.
The fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 is now so popular is partly due to the fact that a well-known franchise and a well-known studio are behind it: D&D is the largest role-playing game in the world, Larian Studios has already delivered one of the best RPGs on Steam with Divinity: Original Sin 2. Some of the game’s big features include:
The sheer scope of Baldur’s Gate 3 had already excited fans before release and is now evidently attracting even more players after launch. The early access has been praised: this is how it should be done. Take the time and polish the game so that it ends up perfect.
We at MeinMMO are also convinced that Baldur’s Gate 3 will become one of the best games of the year, perhaps of all time, and will provide us with well over 100 hours of gameplay. Just a small side story led to a rapid, personal story:
Karmic dice in Baldur’s Gate 3 are controversial. Don’t know what they do? Since they are activated by default, we will explain it to you here in detail.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is fundamentally a role-playing game that is heavily based on the Pen&Paper Dungeons & Dragons. As such, rolling dice is particularly important. Success in combat, a precise observation of the surroundings, or seducing the conversation partner are determined by a die roll, combined with the character stats. Because dice can be declared as “completely random”, there is an option in the game that is supposed to balance out too much luck or too much misfortune: Karmic Dice.
We explain what the function of the karmic dice does, whether you should use them, and how you can turn them off.
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
What are karmic dice? The “karmic dice” option reduces the RNG factor when rolling a bit and ensures that you have a balanced ratio between successes and failures. To do this, the game looks at your latest rolls. If you have failed multiple times in a row, the game adjusts your next die roll to make a success more likely.
However, the opposite is also true. If you have a series of successes, Baldur’s Gate 3 deems it appropriate to take the wind out of your sails a little and tends to adjust your rolls more negatively.
Basically, the karmic dice ensure that particularly “silly” but also particularly “heroic” moments occur less frequently. With the karmic dice, it is nearly impossible to walk through a horde of enemies and expertly dodge every attack. On the other hand, you will almost never have multiple critical failures and take devastating damage.
Karmic dice apply to all beings in Baldur’s Gate 3. This means that your enemies also benefit from the bonuses and penalties – they will also not have a series of perfect hits or critical failures.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Should you use karmic dice?
Who benefits from karmic dice? Role-playing purists who want to leave their fate entirely in the hands of the dice should deactivate karmic dice. On the one hand, they manipulate the results of the “real” dice rolls, and on the other hand, they also prevent many fun actions, like the aforementioned series of special successes or ruthless failures. Especially in Pen&Paper situations, these are often the moments that are best remembered.
However, those who value a more balanced gaming experience and believe that after failing, one should also have some success (or vice versa), can confidently leave the karmic dice activated.
However, it should be noted that the karmic dice also help your opponents, and can lead to your team suffering more damage. During the Early Access phase, some testers reported that the damage suffered by your team could increase by up to 400% in certain situations when karmic dice are activated. Those are, of course, extreme values and outliers – but you have been warned.
Where do you set karmic dice? By default, karmic dice are activated. If you want to deactivate them, simply go to the options menu and uncheck the box for “Karmic Dice”.
If you are not satisfied with the effects on the game, you can revert the setting at any time.
Do you use the karmic dice in Baldur’s Gate 3? Or are you a Pen&Paper purist who enjoys the randomness and often absurd winning or losing streaks?
A user receives an old computer as a gift from their family, but the joy is short-lived. For the components are hopelessly outdated, as the community explains to him.
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The first own gaming PC or computer is a special event for many. Because a gaming PC offers many more options and usually significantly more performance than a PS5 or an Xbox.
A user recently explained on reddit that he received his first computer as a gift. The family member simply said that “it would cost something to get it running again.”
Components of the “gift” are partially 15 years old
What kind of PC is it? The community quickly explains to the owner of the “gift” that it would not only cost something to get the PC running again. Because the hardware is hopelessly outdated:
The processor uses the LGA1156 socket and is therefore about 14 years old.
The motherboard comes from 2010 and offers no modern features.
The graphics card is supposed to be a GTX 1050 (Ti). While it is now also 7 years old, it still provides enough performance for some games.
Some warn about a cut cable on the power supply. This could pose a fire hazard if he connects the PC to the mains and tries to boot it. This definitely needs to be replaced.
Can you still play with it? He would need to invest around 100 euros if he wants to play very old titles. Because he needs new memory (DDR3), a storage medium, and a new power supply. Many also explain that it would not be worth investing in hopelessly outdated technology.
Basically, he would have to replace every part and could just buy or build a new computer. Unless he just wants to play very old titles like the aging Skyrim.
If you want to play current games beyond simple eSports titles, then you should better start from scratch instead of trying to use this device. It is simply too outdated.
You might be able to save the case and power supply, but you need a new motherboard, CPU, and GPU, plus the missing components RAM/storage, basically a whole new computer if you want to play something current with a reasonable frame rate.
Some also politely but firmly explain to him that his family member probably disposed of their electronic waste in a particularly elegant way. Because the unsuspecting thread starter was not sure, as he writes himself, what exactly he had received as a gift.
Upgrading old hardware with similarly old hardware is rarely worth it
If you want to upgrade outdated hardware, the components quickly impose very hard limits. Because many components are tied to interfaces or features:
If you want to replace an outdated Intel processor with a new one, you need a new motherboard.
You cannot install DDR4 RAM into a motherboard with DDR3 memory.
Modern graphics cards often require more than one power connector, but older power supplies often offer fewer or different connectors that are no longer supported. How dangerous an adapter for graphics cards can be, has been demonstrated by a YouTuber.
If you upgrade outdated hardware with similarly old hardware, then you are technically moving into a dead end from which you cannot get out – unless you switch to modern hardware.
And even for a modern processor like a Ryzen 5 5600, you are currently paying no more than 130 euros.
A well-known tech YouTuber recently explained why old hardware can quickly become a cost trap and why buying old high-end models is only worthwhile to a limited extent:
At just 17 years old, Fibi “Fibii” Pfeiffer is already one of the biggest German-speaking streamers on Twitch. But now it seems she has doubts about her career.
Almost 600,000 people follow the streamer on Twitch. She is also regularly involved in cool events and has her own jewelry line. So she is probably living the dream of many of her younger fans.
But now the 17-year-old seems to be struggling with her career decision.
Fibii’s Twitch colleague LetsHugo also chose a career as a content creator instead of a school path:
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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo
Streamer is not proud of her career
What does the streamer say about her career now? In a recent livestream, Fibii explained that she actually has no desire to be an influencer. It’s not something to be proud of, the 17-year-old said:
We influencers really haven’t achieved anything in life. One should be proud of an education, one should be proud of a real job. […] We are just the entertainers. We are just the people who take away boredom, that’s all we are.
Fibii explains that she feels like she isn’t contributing anything to society, although it is actually important to her to help people: “It can’t be that I wanted to be a federal police officer and now I’m an influencer who does nothing but earn money.”
Fibii reports that she has felt like she truly helped someone only once. A viewer wrote to her that she had a serious illness and that the streamer’s content had helped her a lot during that time.
The situation of Fibii differs from that of some of her colleagues on Twitch. They partly grew up in a time before a career as an influencer was achievable and first worked in a “normal” job. Now they appreciate even more being paid for gaming:
Frostmourne for all. This must have been the motto in WoW when suddenly the weapon of the Lich King fell from the sky on a realm.
In the history of World of Warcraft, there is hardly a weapon as famous and notorious as Frostmourne. The blade of the Lich King played a pivotal role in Warcraft III, and even during the WoW expansion “Wrath of the Lich King,” it was a central focus of the story.
However, the heroes were never able to truly get their hands on the weapon. It was shattered at the end of WotLK. Some shards later became artifact weapons, while others were locked away.
And then there are the hundreds of copies of Frostmourne that are lying around in Orgrimmar on various realms.
What happened there? On the realm “Arugal” of WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classic, players recently experienced something strange in Orgrimmar. In the large square in front of the auction house, where normally only the corpses of bots pile up, the weapon of the Lich King suddenly rained down from the sky – not just once, but many dozens of times.
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How does that work? How exactly this error occurs is not entirely clear. Some believe it was simply a bug in the game that caused it.
What is clear, however, is that this very incident also occurred back in 2011 during the “Cataclysm” expansion. Back then, the ground was also decorated with nice “ornaments” – which clearly shows that it was obviously created intentionally:
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A common theory is that a modified DLL file allowed a player to use the “spell” that summons the broken part of Frostmourne in battle against Arthas in the Icecrown Citadel. In that case, this Frostmourne rain would surely be due to hacking and would sooner or later lead to a hefty account penalty or even a complete account ban.
Have you experienced such a “Frostmourne rain” on your realm as well?
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Fantasian is a turn-based JRPG and could finally come to Steam. Until now, it has only been available on Apple Arcade. An attentive fan discovered a database entry for the game on Steam, raising hopes for a release on the platform. What makes the game special, which creator is behind it, and why the release is still unclear, you can find out on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is it? Fantasian is essentially a classic JRPG that sends a group of characters in charming anime style on an exciting adventure.
A group of adventurous characters sets out to discover their true destiny and find their lost memories. But be careful: dangerous monsters lurk around every corner.
The turn-based battles take place in an impressive 3D world and require tactical skill to eliminate enemies – strategic thinking is needed. During your journey through Fantasian, “Final Fantasy” veterans will encounter many familiar elements.
For a first glimpse of the game, watch the trailer:
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Which creator is behind the game? Fantasian was developed by Mistwalker, the studio of “Final Fantasy” creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, who also likes to check in on FF14.
With Fantasian, Sakaguchi returns to his roots. The game is strongly linked to Sakaguchi’s time working on Final Fantasy 6 and brings many familiar elements for fans of this classic RPG genre.
This is also due to the music being composed by the celebrated “Final Fantasy” composer Nobuo Uematsu, known for his legendary soundtracks. The game was inspired by Final Fantasy 6 to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
The first part of Fantasian was released in spring 2021 exclusively on Apple Arcade. The second half was later released in the same year during summer. Given this, it is likely that the game had an exclusivity deal with Apple that lasted for two years.
However, a clever fan has now found an entry in the Steam database indicating a release on Steam (via steamdb.info).
A unique style with artistic elements
But the game is not a clone of Final Fantasy 6; it brings its own charm in terms of visuals and gameplay.
What is particularly enticing is its unique art style. The backgrounds are made from real handcrafted dioramas created by various Japanese special effects artists.
Artists involved have worked on Godzilla films, Attack on Titan, and Ultraman, among others. The dioramas were scanned and integrated into the game world for particularly realistic scenes.
With the Dimengeon system, you can explore the beautiful world of Fantasian at your own pace, without being constantly disturbed. It allows players to send previously encountered enemies into a separate dungeon and challenge them later after your exploration.
This way, you can enjoy your journey through Fantasian undisturbed while preparing for exciting battles whenever you feel ready.
These are the reactions: Fans excitedly share their hopes and enthusiasm about the possibility of finally enjoying the game on Steam. Streamer and “Final Fantasy” content creator Night Sky Eikon wrote on Twitter (via twitter.com):
“The release of Fantasian for PC is currently the biggest win for classic FF fans imaginable. This game is a PS1 Final Fantasy in every way, with soundtracks from Uematsu, turn-based battles, and everything you could wish for from a Final Fantasy.”
Also, on the discussion platform Reddit, the game already has its fans, such as user Happy_Bad-_- wrote (via reddit.com): “Great JRPG. I put in over 110 hours.”
Get ready for an exciting adventure, beautiful areas, and many hours of fun. However, there is currently no date for the release on Steam. Players will have to be patient before they can experience the adventure and captivating world of Fantasian on their PCs.
Norman Reedus, known as Daryl Dixon in “The Walking Dead,” once recounted a strange experience where he was bitten by a fan.
Norman Reedus must be careful of the “biters” in his role as Daryl Dixon in the zombie series The Walking Dead. However, he also had a strange encounter with a fan in real life.
As the actor revealed on the American talk show Conan on TBS on March 12, 2020, a woman bit him during a photo shoot at a convention.
Here you can see a trailer for the final season 11 of The Walking Dead:
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The Walking Dead – English Trailer for Season 11
“She looked like a nice woman”
When Conan asked him what was one of the strangest experiences he ever had with his fans, Norman Reedus thought for a moment.
Apart from breast implants he had received as gifts, the star recalled an incident from a convention in 2015 in New Jersey.
A woman had purchased a photo with the actor, and at first, everything seemed normal. But then the situation changed, as Norman Reedus humorously described:
I was sitting there taking a photo, and she started trembling a little, and then she looked to the sky and howled like a werewolf.
Then the fan suddenly bit the actor in the chest, quite hard even, as Norman Reedus recounted. She didn’t seriously injure him, but bite marks were visible on his skin.
Here you can see the YouTube video in which Norman Reedus tells the story. Jump to 1:56 for that:
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Michael Rooker, who plays Daryl’s older brother Merle in the series, was also present when Norman Reedus was bitten. His reaction was to shout, “Oh, that didn’t just happen!”
The woman was immediately removed by the actor and escorted off the convention grounds by the police. However, outside she seemed unable to remember what had just happened.
The actor was then asked if he wanted to press charges against the woman. But Norman Reedus denied, stating: No, she just had a moment.’ She looked like a nice woman.
What happens in the first 10 minutes of the new Walking Dead series Daryl Dixon can be read here at our colleagues at Moviepilot.
As RollingStone reports, the woman later commented on Instagram about her behavior and apologized:
“I finally met the love of my life and got banned from the rest of the convention, lost photo opportunities with him worth over 100 dollars because I lost my mind… I was so excited when I stood next to him… I just turned my head and bit him! I don’t know what came over me. I didn’t want to hurt him. I’m sorry, Norman!”
However, the post on Instagram is no longer available.
Also, an actor from “The Last of Us” received a strange fan request. However, he later regretted participating:
Loftia is a new MMORPG that resembles a mix of Palia with instances from WoW. For its initial funding, it started a campaign on Kickstarter aiming to raise $150,000. Within a few hours, the amount was more than doubled, and there are still 28 days remaining.
What kind of game is this? Loftia is a so-called Cozy-MMO and aims to take the stress out of the gaming experience. It reminds of the new Palia, focusing more on instances and quests.
You enter a colorful “Solarpunk” game world with your character, where renewable energies play an important role. Most adventures take place in the cloud city Loftia City, but there are also other islands you can explore.
Your goal is to complete large projects together with other players and rebuild the city. The MMO feeling is in the foreground:
Important elements are farming, cooking, fishing, housing, and raising pets. However, you can also take on jobs, such as serving at the café, working in the flower shop, or being a hairdresser. Everything is supposed to be connected with mini-games.
Together with your players, you carry out large construction projects like building a metro line or learning new technologies.
The game completely forgoes a combat system, but there are supposed to be dungeons and raids. These are content for 3 to 10 players, in which you must master instanced challenges. As an example, the developers mention It Takes Two, Fall Guys, and the shrines from the recent The Legend of Zelda.
Players can organize themselves in guilds – so-called clubs. There is even supposed to be club housing if more money is raised on Kickstarter.
Cosmetics and personal appearance play an important role.
The world is divided into areas where up to 150 players can fit at the same time. This is significantly more than in Palia, where only 25 players can enter a city at the same time.
How is the development going so far? The work on Loftia started a year ago, in July 2022. Since then, the team has grown from 5 to over 20 developers. They now want to raise more money through Kickstarter and are succeeding in that.
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Stardew Valley meets WoW – Official Trailer for the Cozy-MMO Loftia
The minimum goal has been surpassed within hours
How is the campaign going? The developers wanted to raise at least $150,000 through Kickstarter and have currently reached over $350,000. The campaign is only 1.5 days old and still has over 28 days to run. So, it’s quite possible that the amount will go up.
In total, over 5,000 people have supported the project. Packages that include an Early Access key start at $30. The more you pay, the more rewards you receive, including soundtracks, artworks, and access to the alpha.
Who is behind the project? Mic is the founder of Loftia, who started the game as a hobby project in early 2022. She shares on Reddit that she has long been a hardcore raider in various MMOs, has always played competitively, and loves games that focus on good combat.
However, now she needs a break from it, so she developed Loftia out of her own need, hoping that more people share this. She intends to mix Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, World of Warcraft, and MapleStory.
When will the game be released? There is no official release date yet. However, on Kickstarter it states that backers with an alpha key should get access in 2024, while early access is planned for 2025.
For which platforms will Loftia be released? It is supposed to be released for PC (Steam), Mac, and Nintendo Switch. The available languages are English, German, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese. The developers have set high goals.
What do you think of Loftia? Does the concept appeal to you? And how do you see it compared to its direct competitor Palia?
Today, on August 3, Baldur’s Gate 3 is being released at 5:00 PM. Apparently, many players want to start right at the launch. Now there are reports of problems with the servers.
There are reports of issues with Steam and the download. However, these cannot be universally confirmed.
Are the Steam servers down? No, at least not for everyone. In our tests, we had access to the official Steam website in all cases, were able to log in, start games, and use downloads.
However, users on Reddit report that the download is exceptionally slow. The site allestörungen.de shows an increase in problem reports related to Steam since about 5:00 PM. According to this, affected are:
Server connection
Logging in
Updates
Update at 6:50 PM: Especially slow download speeds are repeatedly reported as a problem. This indicates an issue with the servers. There is still no official statement from Steam. It’s best to use the time to update your graphics card driver.
Google search inquiries regarding server issues with Steam are also rising worldwide. Whether this is actually due to Baldur’s Gate 3 or another problem, we cannot say. A similar situation occurred with Sons of the Forest.
Since the problem does not occur for everyone, we recommend restarting the client if possible. Otherwise, keep trying; perhaps the current rush is simply causing overloads and timeouts.
Just in time for the launch, there is a new trailer:
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
Slow download? Baldur’s Gate 3 requires 122 GB
The problem with Baldur’s Gate 3 is that the game has an enormous size when downloading. Although there was an early access for years, the developers advised uninstalling both the early access and all save files. Otherwise, problems may occur.
However, since the game was still in early access status until the release, every owner or pre-orderer would have downloaded the old version. So everyone had to wait until 5:00 PM. The release was global, at the same time worldwide. According to the developers, the problem lay with Steam.
Due to the enormous size, however, many players, especially in Germany, probably won’t be able to play on the release day anyway – especially if they come home late.
We therefore recommend letting the download run overnight, including a driver update for Nvidia graphics cards. This way, you can casually play on Friday or over the weekend. It’s only frustrating for those who took vacation time for this.
If you want to get an impression of the game, you can find our preview report here:
