The world bosses are a popular destination in Diablo 4 to farm some XP and legendaries. However, the fact that they do not spawn very often annoys many players, as most are working or in bed during those times.
Currently, it seems that world bosses spawn every 5 to 6 hours. You can always find a hint about a world boss on the world map including a timer.
World bosses provide good loot and especially legendaries in addition to endgame content like the hell flood and legion events .
At this point, there are three different world bosses. They spawn every 5–6 hours in a location on the map that is then marked by a symbol. However, the times are not exactly worker-friendly.
Thus, many players manage to reach the world boss only once a day.
Here you can see a druid in werewolf form fighting the world boss Ashava:
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Diablo 4: Gameplay of the Werewolf Druid against World Boss Ashava
Players wish for more frequent spawns of the world bosses in Diablo 4
That’s why the spawn times are impractical for workers: On Reddit, the user FeelsAmazingManGun writes in the Diablo 4 subreddit on August 2 in his post that the world boss should spawn every 3–4 hours as it did in the beta.
The average adult works, has a family, and cannot be online between 7 AM and 7 PM (via Reddit). His post currently has 1,500 upvotes and over 260 comments.
These are the times: A look at the Twitter account game8_d4boss shows that the world boss primarily appears in the middle of the night, in the morning, at noon, and in the early evening. On August 1, the times were: 02:00, 08:00, 13:00, and 19:00. In the English-speaking world, it is similar, despite the time difference.
For workers, this means that they are usually either sleeping or working during those times. Most utilize the spawn time in the evening.
“The target audience is parents in their 30s”
What do the players say about it? A comment with over 600 upvotes comes from GneissFrog. He illustrates the problem with a cruel joke: He completed the objective of the season journey, to defeat the world boss 15 times, easily after he “quit his job and gave a few children up for adoption” (via Reddit).
He also wonders if it would have been better to “keep the kids and let them look for ‘Uber Uniques'” – but the items are account-bound.
A few users suggest the option of being able to summon the world bosses themselves with keys. Others wish for more frequent spawns of the world bosses. The user punkinabox writes: “I don’t know why they can’t appear every 2 hours. It’s not like they drop anything great anyway.”
The user Drag0nus1 writes: “I wonder if Blizzard realizes that their target audience is parents in their 30s who only have 2–4 hours a day to play this game.”
TravVdb points out that one task in the season journey is to defeat the world boss 15 times. Unless one wants to “reach level 100 or kill Uber Lilith, which I probably won’t manage to do either. So for those who want [to defeat the world boss 15 times], it’s frustrating.”
The season journey is a mechanic in Diablo 4 to gather progress for the battle pass in a current season. There you will find a variety of tasks that you can complete. For many players, the season journey represents the primary motivation.
Tasks in the season journey include upgrading equipment, completing nightmare dungeons, collecting hell flood embers, and defeating the echo of Varshan:
In the German League of Legends, Eintracht Spandau, the LoL team of the YouTuber HandofBlood, is something special. A new video now states that 23 million euros are missing from the club’s treasury. Some fans consider this very good news.
What kind of team is this?
Eintracht Spandau is the passion project of Maximilian “HandofBlood” Knabe, one of the most successful German gaming influencers, who is now a variety gamer but has his roots in LoL.
Eintracht Spandau is mainly known for a creative and humorous presence on social media. HandofBlood plays a fictionalized, “evil version” of himself: He takes on the persona of a megalomaniacal and egomaniacal club president, a mix of Vince McMahon, Uli Hoeneß, and a German average Joe.
However, there seem to be problems in a new YouTube video. 23 million euros are missing, but the president is unreachable: He is chilling again in the Cayman Islands.
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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
Satirical video says that the club is missing 23 million euros
This story is told in the video: The pros from Eintracht Spandau and “Caretaker Broeki” go about their daily lives when a bailiff barges in and seizes their computers.
While it is negotiated and emphasized that they have absurd amounts of money in a Swiss numbered account, the place is quickly cleared out. Even Broeki’s broom is seized.
As they desperately try to find out what “the president” has gambled all the money on – he himself won’t be able to drink away 23 million euros – Broeki finds the “document” that explains everything. But what he discovers is not revealed in the video.
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This is the speculation: On YouTube, some fans believe that the 23 million euros could roughly correspond to the sum that Eintracht Spandau needs to raise to buy a professional spot in the European LoL league LEC.
Because one cannot be promoted or relegated in the LEC: Anyone who wants to enter must purchase a spot from an existing team.
HandofBlood would be following a well-known example: The Spanish Twitch streamer Ibai has also founded an e-sports team and bought into the LEC with KOI: They took over the league spot from Rogue.
If Eintracht Spandau intends to hint at playing against Caps and his guys from G2 next year, that would be a huge deal.
Currently, Germany is only represented in the league by SK Gaming. The “German top players” are active in France and disappointed in the LEC in 2023: They finished in last place in the league with a record of 1-8.
At the moment, Eintracht Spandau is aiming for qualification for the final of the German championship and thus entry into the European Cup.
The staging around Eintracht Spandau and President Knabe is truly grand:
In August, the big GO Fest will take place in Pokémon GO, where you can play with or without a ticket. We at MeinMMO will show you the differences and what advantages you gain from purchasing a ticket.
What event is it about? On August 26 and 27, 2023, the big global Pokémon GO Fest will be running. You can once again encounter plenty of spawns and benefit from several bonuses. Both free participation and participation with a paid event ticket are possible.
Depending on what you choose, different contents will await you. We have summarized the exact differences and the advantages that the ticket brings you below.
Update from 03.08.2023: We have added the possibility of Mega-Diancie in the article.
All Bonuses With and Without Ticket Compared
During this year’s GO Fest, as in the last year, there will again be general bonuses that all trainers can use regardless of a ticket purchase. Additionally, ticket holders will receive further special features. What you can expect with and without a ticket, we have summarized below:
Content
Who can use it?
Incense lasts for one hour
With and without ticket
Double bonus damage in raids with friends
With and without ticket
Field research on the various habitats
With and without ticket
Remote raids increased to 20 per day
With and without ticket
Surprises from snapshots
With and without ticket
Exclusive event attacks when evolving certain Pokémon
With and without ticket
Wild spawns from 4 different habitats
With and without ticket
Strong and new raid bosses
With and without ticket
Access to paid T-shirts for Pokémon GO Fest 2023
With and without ticket
Special research on Diancie (Saturday)
Only ticket holders
Special research on Mega-Rayquaza (Sunday)
Only ticket holders
Global challenges that bring additional bonuses
Only ticket holders
Collector challenges on the various habitats
Only ticket holders
Increased shiny chance
Only ticket holders
Up to 6 special trades per day
Only ticket holders
Up to 9 additional raid passes at gyms
Only ticket holders
Special 7 km eggs
Only ticket holders
Special encounters from incense
Only ticket holders
Mega Energy for Mega-Diancie
Only ticket holders
Update from 03.08.2023: As confirmed by Niantic on their Twitter account, Mega-Diancie will also make its debut at the GO Fest. How to obtain the associated mega energy and whether the monster is worth it, you can find out in the following article:
Another advantage for ticket holders: In addition, ticket holders can secure up to 2 additional limited researches. You must purchase your ticket early for this. So all players who bought their ticket by July 5 will be granted the first limited research, rewarding you with an encounter with Rocara, a top monster for PvP.
An additional one will follow on August 1 and will give you new shoes for your avatar. Those who secure their ticket only after July 5 but before August 1 can still benefit from one of these researches.
During the first event day, there will again be spawns in 4 different habitats that alternate. Ticket holders can catch not only the wild monsters available to all players, but also lure special monsters by using incense.
Incognito M will also celebrate its worldwide shiny debut on these two days. Previously, it could only be obtained at live events. With a bit of luck, one or the other shiny might be there. The following spawns await you:
Habitat
Exclusive Incense Spawns (only for ticket holders)
Monsters with a (*) can also be found in their shiny forms with a bit of luck.
On Sunday, all monsters from Saturday will spawn again, but without specific habitats. So you can try your luck again on Sunday.
What must be considered? The exclusive spawns are only received if you activate an incense. Please note that adventure incense is excluded from this.
How will you participate in this year’s global GO Fest? Please let us know in the following survey:
Is the event ticket worth it?
How much does a ticket cost? The ticket for the global GO Fest costs a one-time fee of 14.99 Euros and can be purchased in the in-game shop of Pokémon GO. It grants you access to additional event contents on both GO Fest days.
For whom is it worthwhile? The event ticket not only offers you exclusive spawns but also a lot of bonuses. This can be especially interesting for trainers who want to register new monsters, such as Diancie, in the Pokédex and do not want to wait until a general release. Additionally, there are the regional Pokémon from incense. For example, Venuflibis and Pachirisu are usually not found in Germany.
And even for shiny hunters, the event can be interesting due to the increased shiny chances and exclusive spawns. So, it is a good opportunity to secure a shiny Incognito M or keep an eye out for a shiny Gladiantri. The latter can usually only be from 12 km eggs and is therefore correspondingly rare.
Additionally, there are extra raid passes that can be useful in battling Mega-Rayquaza. And the corresponding special research can help you develop a Mega-Rayquaza quickly.
Is a ticket needed? No, those who do not necessarily need these special contents can also participate in the event without a ticket and still use a large part of the contents. Therefore, purchasing a ticket is not strictly necessary. Additionally, monsters like Diancie will eventually be obtainable for all players through other means.
How do you like the contents of this year’s GO Fest? Will you buy a ticket? And if so, will you use the pre-sale to secure the limited researches? Please feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.
The Twitch streamer Asmongold is known for his constant criticism of Blizzard and their games. Whether it’s WoW, Overwatch 2, or Diablo 4, no one finds such clear words for the mistakes of the gaming company. With his criticism of Blizzard, Asmongold has become one of the most successful streamers and wealthy. But that comes with a downside: Blizzard does not want him as a sponsor partner. This bothers the Texan.
This is the relationship between Asmongold and Blizzard:
The 32-year-old streamer was once known for his love of Blizzard and especially WoW. He started making videos about World of Warcraft in 2009, portraying himself as a passionate and knowledgeable fan of the game and became one of the most influential voices on the MMORPG.
However, in recent years, he has become the biggest critic of Blizzard. He is the perfect example of a “bitter vet,” lamenting the decline of WoW and believing that Blizzard is making many poor decisions and has lost its way.
While he still plays many Blizzard titles, he has a critical view of the company since their sexism scandal, believing Blizzard is now overcompensating in the direction of “political correctness”: Just a few weeks ago, Asmongold certified the company could never tell a good story again because they can no longer tell anything with real relevance out of consideration for sensitive players.
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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”
Asmongold plans to strike because Blizzard does not pay him
This is what he notices now: Recently, some big streamers are playing the title “Overwatch 2” again – additionally, Blizzard has offered sponsorship deals to streamers from Asmongold’s circle to showcase the shooter.
Asmongold, as the founder of the streamer clan “One True King,” is well-informed when one of his members, like Emiru, brings home the big checks from Blizzard.
“Will I play Overwatch again? I saw that xQc played it today. I don’t know. I actually wanted to come back and play it. But you know what? I shouldn’t be doing this. I should strike! They are paying Emiru to play Overwatch, and I’m playing it for free?”
This is what it looks like when xQc believes he can become “one of the best players worldwide” in Overwatch at any time:
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He has repeatedly said: that the PvE is still coming
Actually, Blizzard should pay him retroactively for every Overwatch video
Emiru is cashing in from Blizzard while Asmongold gets nothing.
When Asmongold then learns that Erobb also has a sponsor deal with Overwatch, it’s finally over for the streamer. It implies that he is clearly playing in a much lower league than I:
“They sponsored Erobb? Oh, come on, get lost. They sponsor Erobb and not me? Screw this, this is a joke!”
I never said anything bad!
When prompted that he could appear as a risk to the Blizzard brand with his criticism, he replies that this is complete nonsense. Anyone who assumes he is a brand risk is an idiot.
He has never said anything bad. People should just tell him one single thing that he has ever done wrong. The chat then responds to him that he insulted the devs.
“Well, then tell me two things,” says Asmongold with a slight twitch of the corner of his mouth.
Streamers, who are otherwise known for different content (and likely also much cheaper than Asmongold), are more appealing as sponsor partners for Blizzard.
Asmongold should also be aware that he cannot simultaneously be the greatest critic of Blizzard and their promotional mascot.
The relationship between Blizzard and Asmongold seems to be a bit tense on both sides:
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online there were unusually long queues on PC last weekend. Initially, it was believed that this was due to the many new players wanting to test ESO for free. But now community manager Gina Bruno reveals: There were other issues.
This was the news:
This weekend, there were excessively long queues in The Elder Scrolls Online. Players sat idle in front of their PCs for up to 2 hours, expressing their frustration about the long wait on social media.
These long queues were unusual because no new expansion had been released to create such a hype.
Nevertheless, the search interest in The Elder Scrolls Online had risen enormously and was at its highest level in 2 years. We believed on MeinMMO that the sudden influx was due to some special promotions coming together, allowing players to play ESO for free.
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The 3 largest MMORPGs in Germany in 2023, according to Google
Team acknowledges communication errors
This is what Zenimax says now: Community manager Gina Bruno spoke out on July 31st and explained (via eso):
Many people were indeed playing, including many new players
However, there was still a problem with the backend systems that led to the long queues
These systems needed to be restarted. But since so many players were in the queue, it took time to get them into the game:
“We admit that we messed up the communication on this matter, and we apologize for it. We are already discussing ways to improve internal communication and ensure that this does not happen again.”
But what was even more annoying was the lack of communication from the developers. The standard should at least be to release a “We are working on it” / “We are taking care of it” statement. Even small updates would help.
However, the majority of players now thank Gina Bruno for clarifying what was responsible for the long queue.
The YouTuber Rezo (30) had a date with 17 women for a video. On Twitch, he watches himself and can hardly look. For him, the format is apparently mainly an obstacle course, trying not to put his foot in his mouth.
What was that situation like? The “dates” took place as part of a video series by the YouTuber Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer.
In 3 rounds, the participant is confronted with 15 – in Rezo’s case 17 – candidates, from which he has to choose one in the end. As Rezo emphasizes, it’s not about finding true love: All involved are aware that it’s just a video and everything is “just for fun”.
After the Twitch newcomer LetsHugo, Rezo, known to many as the “destroyer of the CDU”, participated in the format. He found the whole action terribly uncomfortable from start to finish. For maximum “cringe” factor, the 30-year-old reacts on Twitch together with his viewers to the video.
More about LetsHugo’s career can be found in the video:
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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo
Rezo faces 17 women at speed dating, can’t handle it
How did the big speed date go for Rezo? Before it even begins, the streamer already warns his viewers: This is going to be really uncomfortable, but that’s what the format is for. In the first round, Rezo has only a few seconds to decide whether he wants to take a candidate to the next round. He can only allow just under half of the 17 women to continue.
Already with the first candidate, the YouTuber is visibly overwhelmed: She starts the conversation by asking if he could destroy her just like the CDU. In his reaction, Rezo says he was so nervous and that this was the first thing he heard.
The 30-year-old is visibly embarrassed and doesn’t really know what to say. So he asks the candidate about her place of residence, which she had already mentioned when introducing herself – it doesn’t get much better in the 54-minute video.
You can watch Rezo’s entire reaction here:
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Why is this so uncomfortable for Rezo? Besides the fact that the 30-year-old already finds the original situation uncomfortable, several aggravating factors come into play for him. He is very concerned about how he comes across in the video.
To the viewers, it looks like the participant is alone in a room and the candidates come to him one by one. But as Rezo explains, all 17 candidates sat in the room with their friends – he was therefore alone with 25 women.
It is visibly difficult for the YouTuber to reject the candidates. He probably doesn’t want anyone to feel bad and keeps emphasizing that they were all wonderful women.
Some of the candidates are very young, which is an immediate exclusion criterion for Rezo. Flirting with an 18-year-old for a video is not an option for the 30-year-old.
Already at this point, there is the impression that the content creator has countless different ways in mind how things could go wrong and he could end up looking bad. He seems to be trying to preempt all possible critics.
The design of the second and third rounds is then aimed at creating physical contact between Rezo and the remaining candidates, and here too, the content creator is very concerned about his outward appearance.
He analyzes the body language of the women in detail to show that nothing happened that the candidate didn’t want: Yes, he might have had his hand on her thigh, but she would keep putting her hand on his, thereby holding him in place.
Moreover, he is just very “touchy”; that has nothing to do with flirting. He would also place a hand on a friend’s shoulder while talking. The YouTuber does everything to avoid coming off as overbearing.
Could have been worse
How is the verdict? In the end, Rezo is quite satisfied with his performance. It was uncomfortable, but it could have been worse, says the streamer. It was important for him not to appear pushy or overly eager, which he seems to have accomplished quite well.
Fans also give praise: Besides the vicarious embarrassment, viewers particularly appreciate how respectfully Rezo handled the candidates.
At least: To have an uncomfortable speed date with 17 women, they must have fundamentally agreed to such a date. And even though it is visibly difficult for Rezo to sort out participants, this is probably more pleasant than receiving a rejection from 8 women at the same time:
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 starts today. The update brings us new content and some changes in the game. You can find all the information about the patch notes here on MeinMMO.
Today marks the start of the new season, which offers several new features. We have summarized all the important information in an overview of Season 5.
Warzone players can expect:
a new Assault Rifle
a new Sniper Rifle
a new Truck
a new Motorcycle.
You can watch the trailer for the new Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 here:
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CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 5 – Trailer shows the return of the Shadow Company
CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 5 – Patch Notes
The patch notes for the brand new Season 5 are also online. We have summarized some highlights for you.
When will the update arrive? The launch of the new season was on August 2nd at 6 PM German time.
How large is the update? On PS5, the download is about 12 GB.
What’s included in the update? Here are some highlights from the patch notes. In the spoiler boxes, you can find the complete English patch notes from the developers:
Tactical Pets as companions
Battle Buddy
New vehicles: MRAP (Cargo Truck), Dirt Bike
New weapons: FR Avancer (Assault Rifle), Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle)
With Season 5, there will be new tactical pets that you can use in the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 2, in Battle Royale, and in the DMZ mode.
The animal companions cannot take damage; however, they have a finishing move.
Patch Notes for the “Tactical Pets Companions”
New Tactical Pets Companion Feature
New to Modern Warfare II, Operators will have the option to bring companions alongside them in Multiplayer, Battle Royale, and DMZ modes. This provides the unparalleled benefit of companionship along with a devastating Finishing Move.
Merlin — and other Tactical Pets— cannot be harmed in any way and play a role in Finishing Moves. . . . Just remember to equip the Finishing Move separate from the companion when editing your chosen Operator.
The Battle Buddy is a kind of announcer that comments on your actions on the battlefield. The announcer calls out kill streaks, kills, and other personal events in the game, emphasizing when you win a game or perform well.
Patch Notes for the new Battle Buddy
Battle Buddy
Another new addition to Modern Warfare II is a Battle Buddy – virtual “assistants” who act as a mini-announcer with some additional personality.
“Gwen” is the first, as her Gun Screen – what she prefers as opposed to “Battle Buddy” – is packaged with Arthur and his K9 unit Merlin. Just perform well with her equipped, because she has no time to assist with anything but a successful mission.
She will call out kill streak activations, kills – including with specific weapons or equipment – and other in-game personal events, especially when you win or perform well in a match.
Change on sliding and jumping
New Weapons, Vehicles, and Gameplay Changes
New vehicles
Season 5 adds two new vehicles to the DMZ mode and Battle Royale – the MRAP, a truck with a grenade launcher, and a dirt bike that allows you to perform tricks.
Patch Notes for the new vehicles
MRAP
A vehicle roughly the size and shape of the Cargo Truck, the MRAP is equipped for heavy combat with additional armor plating and turrets, making it a slower, yet effective, vehicle for attack or defense.
Grenade turret in the front, machine gun turret at the back
MRAP driver can launch smoke grenades
Spawns locked in Battle Royale and DMZ; key can be purchased at Buy Stations
Dirt Bike
A nimble and rapid form of transportation, the Dirt Bike is ready for Operators to lose enemies through tight alleys, perform hairpin turns on a dime, and get across any map without much cover but with plenty of style.
Driver can perform 9 unique tricks
Earn a bonus for performing tricks and combos!
New weapons
With the start of Season 5, there will be two new weapons, the FR Avancer (Assault Rifle) and the Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle). Both new rifles can be unlocked through the Battle Pass.
Patch Notes for the new rifles
FR Avancer (Assault Rifle)
With a blinding fire rate and exceptional maneuverability, in the right hands, this aggressive bullpup rifle can dominate the battlefield.
Unlocked via Battle Pass
Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle)
This semi-auto bullpup sniper rifle features an exceptionally high fire rate and a unique design for best-in-class handling and stability when on the move.
Unlocked via Battle Pass
Customizable Throwing Knives
Players can now select Lethal Equipment Skins (in-match only)
Adjustments to old weapons
In addition to the two new rifles, there are some balancing adjustments to already existing weapons in the game, which also includes some submachine guns.
Patch Notes for weapon balancing
Light Machine Guns
RAPP H
Increased semi-auto Damage
Reduced semi-auto rate of fire
Assault Rifles
Chimera
Close-mid Damage increased
M13B
Headshot Multiplier increased
Battle Rifles
Cronen Squall
Maximum Damage decreased
Minimum Damage increased
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
Limb Damage Multipliers decreased
Light Machine Guns
HCR 56
Limb Damage Multipliers decreased
RAAL MG
Headshot Multiplier increased
Submachine Guns
MX9
Close-mid Damage increased
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
Minibak
Damage step added at mid-far range
Minimum Damage decreased
Headshot Multiplier increased
Lachmann Sub
Maximum Damage Range decreased
Close-mid Damage Range decreased
VEL-46
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
BAS-P
Maximum Damage Range increased
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
Fennec 45
Maximum Damage increased
Adjustments to Equipment
Patch Notes for Equipment
Drill Charge
Reduced damage from drilling when a Player is stuck with a Drill Charge, providing a larger opportunity for death from explosion
Recon Drone
Recon Drone’s health bar now updates every time the drone is accessed
Tactical Camera
Removed audio distortion when failing to use a Tactical Camera
Adjustments to perks
The perks “Bomb Squad” and “Quick Fix” have been slightly changed. With Bomb Squad, players can now survive explosive equipment stuck directly to them in Warzone when they have full armor. Quick Fix has received new visual cues.
Patch Notes for Perks
Bomb Squad
Bomb Squad will protect against death from explosive Equipment stuck directly to the Player when fully armored | Warzone only
Quick Fix
Added visual cues for attacking someone with active Quick Fix
Entering an objective with Quick Fix equipped will now visually show when the health regeneration effect is active.
Audio
In addition to some adjustments and bug fixes to the audio, a sound of the new pet has also been added, signaling when you have been spotted.
Patch Notes for Audio
Adjustments
Further improved audio balance to favor some sounds over others (i.e. Airplane audio will be mixed down when using voice chat)
Added alert sound from pets when being spotted
Audio Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where knife pickups could play an incorrect sound
Fixed an issue where the out of bounds sound would repeat incorrectly
Movement
There are also minor adjustments to sliding and jumping.
Patch Notes for sliding and jumping
Slide
Decreased slide time and increased slide velocity, so the Player covers the same distance in a shorter amount of time
Allowed the Player to fire slightly sooner after initiating a slide
Jump
Small increase to the lateral velocity boost while jumping
Small reduction to the landing slowdown penalty while landing
PC and console settings
Season 5 introduces the so-called “Eco Mode”.
Patch Notes for Eco Mode
Found in the Graphics Settings menu, with three options:
Off: Same behavior as all previous updates with no power savings.
Minimal (Default): Frame rate capped at 60hz and slight drop in 3D scene resolution for the Multiplayer and Warzone lobbies only. Yields an average power savings of 20%.
Full: Frame rate capped at 30hz and larger drop in 3D scene resolution for the Multiplayer and Warzone lobbies only. Yields an average power savings of 50%.
On the official website of Call of Duty, you can read the complete patch notes for Season 5 yourself. There you will find more details including about the ranked mode of Warzone and MW2.
Currently, you can also get a skin bundle for free through Prime Gaming, which used to cost over 20 €:
In League of Legends the 27-year-old South Korean Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is regarded as the greatest player of all time. He is nicknamed “The Undying Demon King,” many simply see him as a god in LoL: But even the Demon King can get injured. And without him, his Uber team T1 looks really bad.
At the time of Faker’s injury, his team T1 had already won 6 games and only lost 2. They were on track for the playoffs and everything seemed to be going well.
How did it go without Faker? Terribly. Although T1 was staffed with world-class players in every position and the coach had consciously left Faker out in 2020, nothing went right now. With the new midlaner, T1 lost consistently, winning only 1 out of 8 games.
T1 looked completely out of sorts, dropping from 6-2 to 7-9. Although they were secure in the playoffs, T1 had now slipped to an unwanted 5th place and looked completely off track.
This was the turning point: Surprisingly, T1 announced this morning that Faker is back in the lineup. His substitute player Poby will return to the academy team.
It was said to be Faker’s decision to return to the team.
Faker then played his first match after a month on the bench against the Kwangdong Freecs, the bottom team in the standings. With 0-3-5 and 2-0-8 on Jayce, he had two rather quiet games in the midlane, but his team seemed to bounce back to great form immediately.
Especially the bot lane of Keria and Gumayusi, the crown jewel of T1, played exceptionally well and gave up no deaths in both games.
As Dotesports writes, T1 looked completely transformed, already appearing ruthless in the early game, and took apart their opponents without hesitation. That was how the team had seemed even before Faker’s injury.
A player on Reddit compares the feeling that T1 players must have when playing with Faker to his experience when he has a really good player alongside him in LoL:
I feel like I play so much better because I don’t have to focus on the map. I just follow his pings and play around him, and can focus on my skill shots because I can place most of my attention on micromanagement.
Apparently, the “leader role” that Faker assumes is essential for this version of T1.
Fans are worried about their idol
How is this being discussed? The fans on Reddit are already somewhat concerned that Faker was forced to end his recovery phase “too early” due to the poor performance in his absence.
Many fans have been seriously worried about Faker. Such an “arm issue,” as he described, had already ended the career of ADC legend Uzi far too early in 2019.
The new Season 5 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone is live. On MeinMMO, you will find all the info about the update and a brief overview of the contents.
Call of Duty brings new, free content to the current titles CoD MW2 and Warzone every few weeks. Now Season 5 is here and all the important info is available here in the overview.
In Season 5, everything revolves around the Shadow Company, which plays a significant role in the campaign of CoD MW2. The reveal event of CoD 2023 in Warzone is also linked to the Shadow Company. Here the first trailer is likely to be seen soon.
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone is live. With it comes the reveal event for CoD 2023, an event celebrating 50 years of hip-hop and fresh content like weapons and maps. An overview of the content and when it will be released can be found here on MeinMMO.
What’s happening with Call of Duty? The current Modern Warfare 2 is nearing the end of its life cycle. It is now clear: A direct successor is coming this year with Modern Warfare 3.
Season 5 is likely the penultimate live season for CoD MW2, bringing free new content to the game.
We will explain in detail here what content was added to the game and what the Season 5 update looks like.
You can watch the Season 5 trailer here:
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CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 5 – Trailer shows the return of the Shadow Company
CoD MW2 / Warzone: Season 5 – Release & Update
When is the update coming? The update is live.
How big will the update be? Just over 10 GB; on PlayStation, it is 12 GB.
What’s in the update? Here’s a brief summary:
CoD MW2
4 maps at launch
Another 6vs6 map in-season
New features for large game modes
New arena mode
Warzone
Champion Quest for Vondel
New vehicles & features DMZ/BR
In-season: Parts of Al-Mazrah come as a revival mode
Armored Royale returns in-season
Reveal event CoD 2023 in Warzone
Additional content
6 new weapons throughout the season
New battle pass
Event “50 Years of Hip-Hop”
Event for the Shadow Company
Further down, there are a few details about the content of Season 5. You can find the roadmap here:
CoD MW2: Season 5 – Content
Maps in Season 5
With the start of the season, 4 new maps go live – two 6vs6 maps and two for the gunfight mode:
6vs6
Punta Mar – smaller map in Las Almas
Strike – remaster of CoD MW 2007
Gunfight
Lounge – visit to a club
Canal – greetings from the Netherlands
Mid-season
DRC – part of Building 21 (DMZ)
LoungePunta MarDRCCanalStrike
New features and modes
In Season 5, a mode called “Havoc” is coming at launch, which is supposed to remind players of arena shooters from the past. You collect power-ups that reload your ammunition, reduce gravity, or hit like a grenade when you jump from somewhere.
For the large ground wars, a “Capture the Flag” mode for 2 teams with 20 players will be introduced. Additionally, three different variants for the gunfight mode will come throughout the season:
Gunfight Custom – with loadouts
Gunfight Snipers – with snipers
Armored Gunfight – with armor
The whole thing is rounded off with the “Faceoff” mode. Here, two teams of 4 compete on the small gunfight maps in the 6vs6 modes – either team deathmatch or confirmed kills. Killstreaks are disabled.
CoD Warzone: Season 5 – Content
What’s coming for Warzone? On the map Vondel, the champions’ quests will be introduced at launch. This is a nuke that ends the game and immediately decides the winner of the match. At the same time, three new elements for champions’ quests will be introduced:
Gallium: When you carry the element, you become revealed like with a snapshot grenade
Deuterium: Coughing while sprinting
Neptunium: Has periodic effects like the shock stick on the environment
The new champions skins
Two new vehicles will also be introduced: The MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) is said to appear rarely, withstand a lot, but be slow. The dirt bike brings more action. However, the vehicles will only come in-season.
MRAPDirt Bike
For the DMZ, around the release, four new items will come into the game:
Disguise Field Upgrade
Certain AI factions will not attack you
Battle Revive
Self-revive and battle rage in one
Self-Revive Box
Similar to armor box but with self-revive for all
Scuba Gas Mask
Mask against gas, radioactive winds, allows you to breathe underwater
As new modes, Armored Royale will come together with the new truck MRAP and “Fort Resurgence” throughout the season. In the fort mode, small parts of Al-Mazrah will be played in the revival mode.
Additionally, in Warzone we will witness the reveal of the new Modern Warfare 3 through an event. More information will come later. Here is the first official image from the event:
CoD MW2 & Warzone: Battle Pass and More Content
What else is coming in Season 5? Many new operator skins have been announced along with a few events. Call of Duty is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with an event where you can earn free cosmetics. There are also matching purchasable operator bundles, like from Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj.
A small event shortly after the season launch will provide you with more cosmetics: In the “Faction Showdown”, the return of Graves and the Shadow Company will be thematized – this is likely part of the reveal event for CoD MW3.
What new weapons are coming? A total of six weapons have been announced for Season 5:
FR Avancer / assault rifle – battle pass
Carrack .300 / sniper – battle pass
M13C / assault rifle – in-season
MP / pistol / melee weapon – in-season
FR AvancherM13CCarrack .300
What does the Battle Pass look like? For 1,100 CoD points, you can get the Battle Pass, which exchanges items for playtime. Here’s a general overview of what a CoD Battle Pass includes:
2 new weapons for Warzone
New operator
Legendary rewards upon completion of the pass
Many operator skins with missions for even more skins
Cosmetics like calling cards, emblems, sprays, and talismans
Vehicle items like battle songs or skins
XP tokens for an experience points boost
10% experience boost on the Battle Pass
1,400 CoD points
Which operator is at the center? Graves comes with the Battle Pass. The character was one of the driving forces in the CoD MW2 campaign and returns to the story with Season 5.
In June 2023, it still seemed that Starfield from Bethesda was heading towards a massive “Game of the Year” hype. However, a Belgian studio, Larian, could now spoil their plans. Because one month before the release of Starfield, RPG fans are only talking about Baldur’s Gate 3, which is coming out tomorrow.
What a daring maneuver that was?
Baldur’s Gate 3 was a game that felt like it was somehow already “over”: The game launched in Early Access in 2020. Since then, global interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 was virtually nonexistent: Between October 2020 and late June 2023, there was never a phase when Baldur’s Gate 3 was truly relevant.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was introduced in 2020 in connection with the failed platform Google Stadia. Apparently, they placed their bets on the wrong horse: The RPG was supposed to be released on August 31, 2023, for PC and PS5. That was also a bad decision, as Starfield would arrive only one week later: Baldur’s Gate 3 was at risk of getting overshadowed in the hype surrounding the SF epic.
The developers at Larian hastily moved the PC release date to August 3, 4 weeks earlier on June 29, and are now launching a whole month before Starfield. And this decision now looks like a stroke of genius.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: The trailer for the best class in the game, the bard
Since moving up the release, they have overtaken Starfield in interest
What effects does this maneuver have? If you look at Google Trends, which reflects global search queries and thus the relevance of a video game, you see an interesting phenomenon:
Starfield experienced a massive spike during the “Quasi-E3” in June 2023, when Bethesda held a major showcase for Starfield and presented the game in a presentation. However, after that, attention faded again.
In contrast, Baldur’s Gate 3 overtook Starfield in global interest the moment they announced the “earlier release” and began to gain traction. Since mid-June, interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 has been steadily increasing.
Since the big release, there have been hardly any “news beats” from Starfield, while Baldur’s Gate 3 has managed to stay in the conversation consistently.
However, even now, just before the release, the peak interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 is still somewhat lower than the interest in Starfield during the major presentation.
In which countries are Starfield and Baldur’s Gate 3 particularly popular?
The interest in Starfield is particularly high in English-speaking areas. In Canada, the USA, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. The Xbox, which Starfield is tailored for, is considered a typical “American console.”
The interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 is particularly huge in Scandinavia: All 4 Scandinavian countries are at the top of the search interest, with Canada in 5th place.
What about Germany? In Germany, the interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 has surged compared to Starfield more significantly than the global average: Here in Germany, Baldur’s Gate 3 has even surpassed the peak hype of Starfield before its release.
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Starfield brings what fans of Star Citizen wish for – decades earlier, but with a catch
Starfield and Baldur’s Gate 3 try to avoid each other as much as possible
The hot phase in which Bethesda and Microsoft will ramp up the hype will probably only begin a few weeks before release. Currently, they are not even trying to steal the spotlight from Baldur’s Gate 3 – especially since the presentation in June was a resounding success, Bethesda has many “regular customers” and the collector’s edition sold excellently.
Even though some people will likely still be attached to Baldur’s Gate 3 when Starfield is released on September 6, the games are different enough that there is room for both: Especially since Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be released on Xbox until 2024, leaving Starfield’s primary field open.
In return, Baldur’s Gate is delaying the release on Xbox to “sometime in 2024” and will not release it, as is usually customary, parallel to the PlayStation version
That is remarkable: The “little” Belgians have really managed to capture the interest of the gaming public at just the right time.
A game that was already in early access for 3 years and seemed “somehow over” and unsexy has managed to take off again and surpass a hyped game like Starfield, which is a remarkable achievement.
Until a month ago, hardly anyone was talking about Baldur’s Gate 3 worldwide, today it is everywhere:
Remnant 2 has a wide selection of armors that you can find in the surrounding realities. Some of them are more useful than others. We will show you 6 examples of the best armors so you can better protect yourself from damage.
Which armors are the best? We have sifted through the armors and selected the best options for you so you can benefit from good defense. Remnant 2 is still relatively new, so if you think differently and consider another armor better, we can gladly adjust our list.
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We also have a list of the best weapons in case you are still undecided:
Among the armors, we will show you the best options for each type of armor. Now, let’s move on to the list.
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Remnant 2: Gameplay of the Crossbow of Sorrow and Secret Loot in Yaesha
Leto Mark 2
Leto Mark 2
Where do I get the armor? You obtain the armor when you open a portal to Earth in the Labyrinth with the key of the Biomportal. When you enter the portal, you will be taken to the cargo hold near Station 13. There you will find the complete set hidden in a chest.
What makes the armor special? The armor of Leto Mark 2 is by far the best armor in the game, but it is also the heaviest. It offers 10 points in every defensive attribute and can thus protect you well in any dangerous situation.
However, before you think about wearing the armor, you should equip your fighter with Leto’s Amulet. This reduces your equipment weight.
Leto Mark 1
Leto Mark 1
Where do I get the armor? So far, players suspect that you can acquire this armor from Wisper, a merchant in Station 13, once you have completed the campaign and defeated the final boss. It is unclear because not everyone gets the opportunity to purchase the armor. It could also be a bug that prevents you from accessing it after the boss fight.
What makes the armor special? Leto Mark 1 is the predecessor of the Mark 2 model. It is a bit weaker, making it lighter.
If you have played Remnant: From the Ashes, you will surely remember this iconic armor. It has solid values and can help you well as a tank.
Royal Armor of the Fae
Royal Armor of the Fae
Where do I get the armor? To obtain the armor, you must play the Postulant’s game in Losomn. You will need to move the pieces so that you can reach the rooms in the Parlor of the Postulant.
What makes the armor special? The royal armor of the Fae offers 9 points in fire and bleeding resistance, as well as 7 points in suffering resistances. Additionally, the weight-to-armor ratio is optimal and can be used well for any build to ensure you can dodge effectively.
Shiny Armor
Shiny Armor
Where do I get the armor? You can get the armor if you have purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. In addition to the paid version, you can also acquire the armor from Wisper, who is located in Station 13 at a later time. Complete the campaign to unlock the armor.
What makes the armor special? The armor is slightly heavier than the Royal Armor but offers better bonuses in defense. You gain 5 points in bleeding and fire resistances.
The resistance to electricity is the highest of all values, as it amounts to 12 points, followed by 3 points against suffering effects. There is no protection against corrosion, but that is not a problem given the abundance of protection.
Armor of the Red Widow
Armor of the Red Widow
Where do I get the armor? You can find the armor in Yaesha when you progress in the dungeon “Lamentation”. Find a coffin that holds this armor.
What makes the armor special? This armor not only looks unusual, but as medium armor, it also offers good resistances and defense. Benefit from 12 points against bleeding and 11 against suffering effects. There is also a small protection against corrosion with 2 points. The weight is 48, making it not too heavy.
Armor of the Space Worker
Armor of the Space Worker
Where do I get the armor? You can find the armor in the dungeon “Setting of the Empty Ship.” Look for a room that has such armor. You can then pick up this flawless piece from the wall to use it yourself.
What makes the armor special? This is a light armor that stands at 23 weight and 44 armor, making it solid in relation to each other. It is light and can convince with 4 points against bleeding, 3 points against fire, 10 points against electricity, and 7 points against corrosion.
This armor is especially suitable for players who like to wander quickly through the map and want to dodge agilely.
You should note: Armors are useful in Remnant 2, but you don’t have to wear the best of the best armors to be successful. You can mix and match armors and do not have to stick to the sets. If you prefer a good look, then equip whatever you find beautiful.
Which armors do you wear? Are you more of a tank or do you wander with light garments through the world of Remnant 2? Let us know in the comments!
Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on August 3rd. MeinMMO shows in a short check who might find the role-playing game interesting.
What is Baldur’s Gate 3 actually? Baldur’s Gate 3 is the latest installment of the popular role-playing series that was launched in the 90s and takes place in the eponymous city of “Baldur’s Gate”. The predecessor, Baldur’s Gate 2, was released over 20 years ago.
The role-playing game developed by Larian Studios relies on a turn-based combat system in which you can use various attacks.
As Baldur’s Gate is an offshoot of “Dungeons and Dragons”, you have access to melee and ranged weapons, as well as spells and magic during battles.
Moreover, Baldur’s Gate 3 can be played both solo and in online co-op with up to four players.
If you choose to embark on your journey without friends, various NPC companions are available to interact with and who will assist you in battles.
Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on August 3, 2023, for PC on Steam and GoG. The PS5 release follows a month later, on September 6, 2023.
Baldur’s Gate 3: The release teaser for the new role-playing game for PS5 and Steam
Checklist – Is Baldur’s Gate 3 right for me?
If you are undecided about whether Baldur’s Gate 3 is the right game for you, we have prepared a small checklist with 10 statements to help you make your decision. If you can answer at least 7 of these statements with “Yes” or “Maybe”, you might have a lot of fun with Baldur’s Gate 3.
A detailed character creation is a must for me.
I am a fan of role-playing games and like to step into the shoes of different characters.
In role-playing games, I follow the dialogues closely, and I am not deterred by longer cutscenes.
I am an enthusiastic “Dungeons and Dragons” player and find a video game set in the DnD universe exciting.
Games in which I make decisions that affect the course of the story are fun for me.
I am a fantasy fan.
I enjoy turn-based combat and like to carefully consider how to play my next move best.
The replay value of a game is important to me, and I feel comfortable if I can discover new things even on my third or fourth run.
I prefer games with a strong story and want to get as many hours of gameplay for my money as possible.
I want to play with friends in online co-op.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Who is it worth for?
Why should I check out Baldur’s Gate 3? Baldur’s Gate 3 is a classic fantasy role-playing game set in the DnD universe, where you meet various characters with their own backgrounds and goals on your journey. You engage in numerous conversations with various dialog options, make decisions, and find new allies and romances.
Additionally, Baldur’s Gate 3 can be played both solo and in online co-op with up to four players. If you choose to continue your journey without friends, various NPC companions are available to interact with and will assist you in battles.
In turn-based combat, you must carefully consider how to proceed and which actions are best to play your turn ideally. You determine not only your actions but also those of your NPC companions, who can also die in combat.
If you enjoy fantasy role-playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, and turn-based combat, purchasing Baldur’s Gate 3 may be worthwhile for you.
For whom is Baldur’s Gate 3 not interesting? A decisive criterion can be the turn-based combat and isometric perspective.
If you prefer to play role-playing games like The Witcher in third-person or even in first-person perspective, while engaging in action-packed sword fights, Baldur’s Gate 3 might disappoint you. There are many pauses in combat where you plan your moves.
Additionally, Larian Studios’ role-playing game is less suitable for you if you like to skip cutscenes and only follow the dialogues sporadically. The interaction between the characters is an important aspect of Baldur’s Gate 3.
If you want to know more about the gameplay of Baldur’s Gate 3, then read our preview on MeinMMO:
What is Baldur’s Gate 3 about? Baldur’s Gate 3 takes place about 100 years after its predecessor and leads you once again into the legendary city. It is currently being attacked by illithids, who among other things infect your character with mind flayers.
Mind flayers are parasites that nest in your head and use you as a host. They grant their host special power and allow, for example, the manipulation of other living beings. In return, they try to persuade you to commit evil acts.
You naturally want to remove the nasty parasite from your head before it takes over your body and mind and rescue the inhabitants of Baldur’s Gate from the threat – or succumb to the desire for power and the evil parasite in your head and become the ultimate villain.
What does Baldur’s Gate 3 offer? In addition to online multiplayer, a detailed character editor, and an open world, Baldur’s Gate 3 boasts a range of content and facts concerning the story of the game:
A story with 3 acts, of which the first act was already playable in Early Access
If you want to know what changes between the Early Access that started in 2020 and the release version of the role-playing game, we have summarized 7 differences:
With EA Sports FC 24, a new era begins and the career mode is also getting a revamp, yet the popular mode still lacks a feature that the community has been wishing for many years.
Just recently, EA Sports introduced the new career mode of FIFA successor FC 24. While there isn’t a complete overhaul, some new features are included. Among these are:
“Tactical Visions”, a new addition that brings 7 new tactics such as Tiki-Taka or Gegenpressing into the game.
An own coaching staff intended to improve the team further.
Better match preparation, where you can see the weaknesses of the upcoming opponent to exploit them.
The ability to simply watch matches, including perspective from the coaching zone.
Player agents, who are meant to assist you during the player career.
More details about the 5 most exciting new features can be found here:
However, there is one feature that has been on the fans’ wishlist since the introduction of the FIFA career in 2004 that EA Sports simply does not want to implement: The online career. So a career mode that can be played online with or against friends.
Will we ever get an online career?
Currently, in FIFA 23 and soon in FC 24, you can only take over a club and compete with it against AI-led competitors for league victories, international trophies, or the best talents. Alternatively, you can also do this in the player career with a single player.
This is what the online career could bring: A popular idea from the community is to finally bring the career mode online. You could fill a whole league with online opponents – a kind of virtual Bundesliga, for example, where each player takes one of the 18 starters. However, this could be difficult to implement – especially regarding the organization of a match schedule.
It would also be exciting to start a career with individual friends and play it online together. A mode for 2-3 friends would likely be enough for most fans.
Particularly bitter for the fans: In Madden, the American football game also distributed and developed by EA Sports, there has been an online career in the popular franchise mode for years, which can be played together with friends.
Whether such a mode will also be added to FC in the future remains to be seen. Maybe it will happen next year.
What do you say? Would you finally wish for an online option for the career mode? Feel free to tell us in the comments!
If you are interested in EA Sports FC 24, then check out the most exciting transfers in the European top leagues here:
The current Destiny 2-DLC “Lightfall” and the quiet Season 21 continue to face criticism. As a result, some streamers have already openly announced their intention to withdraw from the loot shooter in 2023. Some even prophesy an “apocalyptic demise” for the game and leave the supposedly sinking ship. However, a detailed analysis by an engaged player now shows a more nuanced and, above all, less dramatic picture.
The most important points at a glance
The Destiny 2 DLC “Lightfall” and Season 21 are criticized, and some streamers have already announced their intention to withdraw from the game in 2023.
However, an analysis shows that the decline in player numbers for Destiny 2 is just natural fluctuations.
New games like Diablo IV and Remnant 2 also temporarily affect player numbers, which should not be overvalued, as Destiny 2 still has its dedicated players.
Players criticize not only how “Lightfall” has conveyed its story but also the unpredictable Season 21 model, which is said to be “just not creative”.
While the gameplay remains unmatched, the content is mostly garbage and too boring aside from the dungeons and raids. There is hardly anything to do.
Additionally, players feel abandoned by Bungie in PvP and Gambit, and the current handling of microtransactions is also a thorn in the side of some.
All in all, Destiny 2 is currently in a difficult phase. However, that’s not a bad thing, but rather “a natural cycle” of the loot shooter, say players Merzats and StrangelyOnPoint. They provide hard data to show that it’s not as dramatic as some currently claim.
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Destiny 2: Guardian tells how a gaming friendship changed his life
Steam analysis shows a more nuanced picture of the situation
This is what the two guardians analyzed: The goal of the two guardians Merzats and StrangelyOnPoint was to make the actual impacts of the supposed player drop in Destiny 2 understandable for others and to recognize the reasons behind this development.
The analysis begins by looking at the temporal development of Steam player numbers on PC since the release of Destiny 2.
All major events, such as the release of major expansions or all seasonal content, are taken into account.
The detailed table ranges from Season 8 to the current Season 21 in its player evaluation.
In a waterfall chart on Reddit, it becomes clear that while the game is currently at a low point. However, compared to similar points in the past, this is not dramatic.
The decline in player numbers with “Lightfall” does not come abruptly or unexpectedly, but merely follows the entirely natural Destiny cycle and is not the end.
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Other games are currently also interesting: Another important aspect raised in the thread is the impact of new game titles such as Diablo IV and Remnant 2, which have been released recently.
Many players have temporarily turned to other games, but still return to Destiny 2 to complete quests or play with friends. This regular switch between different games is typical behavior in the gaming community and does not necessarily reflect a decline of Destiny 2.
If anything, one should use the Charlemagne statistic, as it includes player numbers from all platforms.
Only Steam data is verifiable: Indeed, the Charlemagne bot provides a current player population via Discord through the query “/analytics population”.
However, that is also not 100% informative. These numbers are not confirmed by the respective provider platforms like they are on Steam. Also, there is a complete lack of data for Epic, where Destiny 2 is now also available. Nevertheless, we have made a current query of the numbers for you.
This player statistics overview is provided by Charlemagne via Discord query
TacoTrain89 states: “It’s the loud Reddit minority that is going crazy here again. As always, things get completely out of proportion, and then there are [journalists] like Paul Tassi, who [with his article] certainly doesn’t help.” referring to his recently published player number analysis.
objohn8769, on the other hand, has no problem if many long-term streamers now stop playing Destiny 2:
I agree that all YouTubers should leave. I feel that most of them have a negative impact on the game for regular players.
A lack of regular players does not necessarily indicate a loss of engaged players, but rather a lack of new engaged players. […] And there is an obvious pattern after seasons that has remained overall consistent. The new all-time high does not make the current low a proportionally lower boundary; it simply means that the all-time high is now higher. […] The decision to spend my time elsewhere has little to do with the quality of the game but a lot to do with the fact that my fellow players and I have a lot to do.
Centurion832, however, sees it all quite casually: “The sad thing is how the trend with “Lightfall bad/Destiny dead” is perceived. It’s a video game. If you enjoy it, play it. If not, do something else.”
According to the two guardians, the significance of player numbers should not be overvalued. Destiny 2 is a long-term project that continues to evolve. Player numbers can fluctuate.
This analysis shows that the “apocalyptic decline” of the game is likely an exaggeration and that Destiny 2 still has a solid base of engaged guardians who are looking forward to exciting content and a shared gaming experience.
Nevertheless, the future is uncertain: It remains to be seen how Destiny 2 will develop. The loot shooter definitely faces new challenges in 2023 to retain its old and new players in the long term. Especially since “The Final Shape” is far from being the end of Destiny, but the franchise has been around for almost 10 years.
The developers at Bungie may not talk to their players as much as they used to. Nevertheless, they remain committed to responding to community feedback. The new expansion, other content, and events could be a potential turning point to rekindle interest and enthusiasm among longtime players. Ultimately, it will depend on how Bungie masters this challenge to navigate successfully into the future.
How do you assess the significance of the in-depth analysis by the two guardians that looks more nuanced at the supposed player decline in Destiny 2? And what is your impression of the situation? Please feel free to share your thoughts and opinions directly in the comments.
By the way, it won’t be long before Bungie reveals what this first step into the new Destiny universe will look like:
The second part of the third season of The Witcher has arrived on Netflix, and with it comes the farewell of Henry Cavill as the Witcher Geralt. And this is meant to be epic, but also particularly gentle, says director Bola Ogun – a final, big hurrah.
As the last scenes of the third season of The Witcher were filmed, the team led by director Bola Ogun already knew that these would simultaneously be the last scenes with Henry Cavill as Geralt (via polygon.com).
Since so much happens in the season, it felt like the conclusion of a standalone chapter. The last block was more emotional, but that was intended, says Ogun.
Here is what Bola Ogun planned for the last episodes: For Bola Ogun, each episode is intimidating in its own way when it comes to shooting. For episode 8, it was important for the director to say goodbye to Henry Cavill “properly.” The style of the last block is more emotional – that is intended.
The director wanted to provide Cavill with an epic farewell:
When it came to this episode, I wanted to focus heavily on the political espionage and the magical themes of the Brokilon Forest and show more of that than we have in the past, in a different way. So I wanted to really dive into the feeling of magic, the feeling of something changing.
Basically, it was about creating a continuation while making it seem different so that it feels like a long, gentle farewell.
[…] I just wanted to say goodbye to him in an epic way. And it’s epic. It’s a great fight. It’s a great final hurrah.
She will miss Henry Cavill, “because he is a great Geralt.” But she knows that Liam Hemsworth “will take on this role just as well and bring the same seriousness to it.”
Who is Bola Ogun? Bola Ogun is a Nigerian-American film director. She directs the last two episodes in The Witcher Season 3; previously, she directed in the Netflix series Shadow and Bone for 2 episodes. According to IMDb, both Shadow and Bone and The Witcher are among the best fantasy series of all time.
Ogun decided to pursue the path of a director because she was inspired by the lack of contributions from women at past film festivals (via blueprintafric.com). She wants to create a platform for marginalized and underrepresented groups on screen.
Henry Cavill is not only saying goodbye in The Witcher but also as Superman. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski was initially sad when she heard that Henry Cavill is leaving DC.
She had the opportunity to see the new DC superhero movie The Flash in a special screening. A major highlight for her was the new Supergirl played by Sasha Calle:
Nvidia has presented a unique gaming PC in collaboration with a PC builder. The PC looks like a life-size Lilith bust.
Some gamers and professionals invest a lot of time and love into their gaming PCs, designing completely crazy “builds”. Nvidia has now presented a gaming PC in a video together with GeForce Garage that looks like a bust of Lilith.
Lilith is not only the cover character of Diablo 4 but also the final boss of Blizzard’s hack ‘n’ slash.
The hardware used is also impressive. You can watch the approximately three and a half-minute video directly on YouTube:
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Processor: Intel i9 13900KS with Noctua cooler (approx. 799 Euros)
Memory: 64 GB (approx. 200 Euros)
Mainboard: ASUS TUF B760M Gaming Wifi (approx. 180 Euros)
Storage: 2 TB XLR8 NVMe SSD (approx. 320 Euros)
Power supply: Be Quiet Dark Power, 1500 Watts (approx. 370 Euros)
If you add up the components, he has roughly invested 3,000 Euros in hardware. The entire labor and the Lilith bust are, of course, priceless, as you can’t buy such a model anywhere.
The team has predominantly used hardware from manufacturer PNY, with whom they designed the system together. Both the graphics card, SSDs, and memory come from PNY.
Most components are mounted on the back of the figure and are thus openly visible.
How is the system built? The structure of the system is also much more interesting. While the power supply is located in the socket of the PC, almost all other components are attached to the back of Lilith. The oversized graphics card stands out, which is mounted on the back of Lilith like a heavy box.
What can also be seen in the video and in the image is that it is an open system and not a closed case. The largest component is by far the large, massive graphics card.
Other fascinating gaming systems: The Lilith PC is by the way not the only impressive gaming PC out there. There are countless gamers who invest a lot of time and love into their hardware to create the perfect gaming PC for their purposes. We have introduced a handful of them a little more in detail here on MeinMMO:
The launch of EA Sports FC 24 is getting closer. One of the biggest FIFA streamers in Germany has praised the new chemistry system highly.
According to GamerBrother, two important changes are responsible for making team-building in FC 24 as creative and good as never before.
What changes are meant and how these adjustments could bring new charm to a somewhat criticized game mode in Ultimate Team, you can read here.
FC 24 Ultimate Team: Icons will become valuable again
We ourselves were at the presentation of FC 24 in Amsterdam and reported that icons will play a significant role in the chemistry system again. This observation has now also been confirmed by GamerBrother, one of Germany’s biggest FIFA streamers, in a video.
What makes icons valuable again? After heroes icons had more or less taken the place of icons in FIFA 23, the value of icon cards could rise again. This is mainly due to their adjusted value for the chemistry system.
What influence do icons have on chemistry in FC 24? Aside from two points for nationality, an icon in FC 24 also raises the level of any league for team-building by one level.
How can you effectively use icons for team-building in FC 24? It sounds more complicated than it is. Simply put, you only need two icons to give each player at least one chemistry point.
And it gets even better. To get the so-called perfect links (two players from the same club and country) to full chemistry, you only need a single icon in your team to get all perfect links to full chemistry.
For this, watch the video clip for about a minute. It explains the benefits that icons bring to the chemistry system with a few examples.
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Will icons become more expensive again? But not only the value of icons for the chemistry system is skyrocketing due to this change, but also the monetary value on the transfer market is expected to rise again, as icons will now be much more in demand than in FIFA 23.
Position modifiers will be removed from Ultimate Team
Another change concerns the position modification cards in Ultimate Team. These will belong to the past from FC 24.
How do position adjustments work without modification cards? While you previously had to manually switch players’ positions with such a card, the player now automatically adjusts to the positions they are deployed in, provided they have those positions in their repertoire of alternatives.
What advantages does this change bring for the draft mode? In FIFA 23, the draft mode came under criticism with the introduction of the new chemistry system. Too often, players were assigned to positions that were not present in the chosen draft formation and thus could not contribute to the chemistry system.
For example, icon Ruud Gullit had no added value for the chemistry system on the MS position if the formation did not include an MS.
However, since Gullit can also be deployed as a ZM, ZOM, or ST, in FC 24 it is possible to place him in one of his alternative positions to make him useful for team building and chemistry.
If you follow the video clip for about a minute, you will see how this adjustment will change the draft mode.
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How about you? What do you think of the changes in the chemistry system? Are you also hyped for FC 24, or have you perhaps even pre-ordered the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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A shop offer is worrying WoW demon Cortyn. Because Blizzard is venturing down a dark path of no return …
World of Warcraft has an in-game shop. Okay, that’s old news. For ages now, people have been able to buy character services there. Other cosmetic items, like mounts, pets, or transmog sets have also made their way in. Sometimes there are even really good deals, like currently a support action for the war-torn people in Ukraine.
However, a small, inconspicuous package has appeared in the WoW shop, which gives me stomach pains. Because it could be the beginning of a very dark direction that Blizzard is currently taking.
I don’t believe I’m leaning towards one of the two “extreme” camps regarding World of Warcraft. I don’t like wearing a tinfoil hat, seeing every design decision in the game as a new method to extract money from players. At the same time, I try to avoid the rose-colored glasses that make every change seem positive.
But with the latest offer in the shop, it’s hard not to see all the connections and draw conclusions or at least sense a manipulative, almost malevolent intention behind it.
The corsage pack offers bracers – but they are just a side feature. Actually.
It’s about the “corsage package.” It’s a small transmog package that is particularly cheap at 5 €. However, it only includes “2” wrist items as transmog – one in bright red and one in a dark gothic look. On the character, it’s little more than a small accent.
So far, that’s not a problem – everyone must decide for themselves whether these bracers are worth 5 €.
The problem I have is with the “bonus” that comes with it. That’s 200 trader currencies. These can be redeemed in the trading post in the game for various rewards.
200 trader currencies isn’t a lot. It’s a small bonus. And yet it’s devious when looking at the whole structure around it.
The lure with limited resources
Just yesterday, Blizzard released a preview for all the class sets that will land in the trading post next month. These are not just equipment sets but also weapons. Anyone wanting a complete set, meaning both the armor and the weapons of a class, must bring together 950 trader currencies. You can earn 1,000 trader currencies per month (sometimes a bit more).
Many will want the sets – and that’s why it’s critical.
In other words: If you want weapons and armor set, you have to spend almost all of the month’s currencies on it. There’s rarely anything for the remaining 50 trader currencies.
This, in turn, means: If something else appears in the trading post from September that you absolutely want, you must have already saved beforehand or earn additional currencies through other means – for example, by purchasing the above-mentioned transmog package for 5 €.
Right now, the dates become important.
Because the corsage package with the 200 trader currencies is only available until August 31st. It will disappear exactly the evening before the first class sets land in the trading post.
This creates a dilemma for transmog fans.
On one hand, collectors might be tempted to make a hasty sale. Not because they want the bracers as transmog, but because they’d rather have some trader currencies saved up for next month.
On the other hand, those who hold firm and don’t buy the package might find on September 1st that their trader currencies for this month aren’t enough. Maybe they would have bought the package now – but it has already disappeared from the shop. So, players are being “trained”: If there’s a package with trader currencies in the shop, it’s better to grab it immediately.
Honestly, I don’t like this whole thing at all. The more I think about it, the more negatively it weighs on me.
And yes, I’m also aware that there are now people who will say: “It’s not that bad, you can also buy the package indirectly with gold via the WoW token.”
That’s true. Still, this change makes the trading post lean a little more towards a cash grab.
I can only hope that Blizzard quickly steps back from this path. Because the trading post is, in itself, a great optional feature that can hardly be criticized. However, in my eyes, that doesn’t justify introducing monetization through the backdoor, playing with “FOMO” and afterthought worries.
I would probably even find it better if trader currencies could simply be permanently bought for real money. And if that’s the “better” solution I come to, it says a lot about how dark and manipulative this step is that Blizzard is currently taking.
Or how do you see the offer?
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If you didn’t want to wait for the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3, you could have tried out the RPG in Early Access. However, this could now become a problem. Therefore, the developers have three recommendations for you regarding what you should do before the launch.
What do the developers say exactly? In a tweet, the developers announced that there could be problems between the ‘Early Access’ version and the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3. Therefore, you should:
Delete all save files in the game.
Delete all mods and disable automatic re-download.
Uninstall the entire game after you have completed the first two steps.
This should ensure that you can play more on release day and don’t have to search for bugs.
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Is there a preload? Usually, new releases offer the option to download the game in advance, so you can start playing as soon as it launches.
For Baldur’s Gate 3, this will not be the case. The developers explain that there are issues on Steam between Early Access and preload, so they have to forego it. Otherwise, Early Access would be compromised.
Additionally, you can find general tips on MeinMMO, such as tricks for the combat system or the cheat codes. After the release, we will accompany the game with more guides and specials, so you can find all the important information here.
What do you think about the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3? What tips do you have for preparation? And will you start playing right at release or will you wait for the initial reactions and reviews?
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